New York to Chicago flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for New York to Chicago is €82 with Frontier Airlines (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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Lowest observedFrontier Airlines · 1 stop · One wayWhen to fly
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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The lowest fare we observed for each month. Open a month to see its days, then pick your outbound and return. A day with no price is one we will search for you.
One-way fare
- 1 Feb€105
- 2 Feb€87
- 3 Feb€82
- 4 Feb€105
- 5 Feb€107
- 6 Feb€88
- 7 Feb€109
- 8 Feb€104
- 9 Feb€88
- 10 Feb€108
- 11 Feb€108
- 12 Feb€108
- 13 Feb€108
- 14 Feb€108
- 15 Feb€108
- 16 Feb€90
- 17 Feb€89
- 18 Feb€108
- 19 Feb€108
- 20 Feb€90
- 21 Feb€122
- 22 Feb€107
- 23 Feb€86
- 24 Feb€88
- 25 Feb€107
- 26 Feb€107
- 27 Feb€89
- 28 Feb€115
- Lowest observed
- €82, departing 3 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 115Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €145, departing 18 Nov 2026, back 20 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from New York to Chicago. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,144 km
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Alternative airports
- EWR, LGA, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 13 km.
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 14 km.
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) → New York, city gazetteer reference point (40.7144, -74.0060): ≈ 21 km.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest departure day we saw in February 2027 from New York to Chicago: 3 Feb 2027, €82 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €118 | 14 |
| December 2026 | €89 | 28 |
| January 2027 | €89 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €82 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €88 | 3 |
| April 2027 | €149 | 11 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from New York to Chicago: 3 Feb 2027, €82 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €103 | 17 |
| Tuesday | €86 | 17 |
| Wednesday | €82 | 16 |
| Thursday | €104 | 16 |
| Friday | €103 | 16 |
| Saturday | €88 | 16 |
| Sunday | €108 | 17 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €153 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €174 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €122 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €171 | 8 Nov 2026 | |
| €158 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €122 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €122 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €134 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €163 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €118 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €164 | 12 Nov 2026 | |
| €171 | 10 Nov 2026 | |
| €202 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €159 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €208 | 9 Nov 2026 | |
| €93 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €109 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €109 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €93 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €82 | 5 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from New York to Chicago by days until departure (61 days or more): €82 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €122 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €89 | 17 |
| 31 to 60 days | €93 | 28 |
| 61 days or more | €82 | 62 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from New York to Chicago?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €82, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from New York to Chicago?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines.
Which airlines fly from New York to Chicago?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
How long does the flight from New York to Chicago take?
Across the 70 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 8h 26m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed New York to Chicago fares were non-stop?
5 of the 86 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from New York to Chicago?
Cheapest round trip: €145, departing 18 Nov 2026, back 20 Nov 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
When is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago?
Cheapest departure day we saw in February 2027 from New York to Chicago: 3 Feb 2027, €82 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from New York to Chicago?
Cheapest Wednesday departure we saw from New York to Chicago: 3 Feb 2027, €82 (checked 5 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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