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Chicago.P7,673 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P7,673, select.
Chicago.P8,517 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 3 May.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 3 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,517, select.
Chicago.P8,548 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Apr, returning Mon, 28 Apr.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 21 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 28 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P8,548, select.
Chicago.P9,875 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Thu, 27 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P9,875, select.
Chicago.P9,926 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Fri, 20 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P9,926, select.
Chicago.P10,206 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 16 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P10,206, select.
Chicago.P10,218 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P10,218, select.
Chicago.P10,232 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From P10,232, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from P8,548
May
from P7,673
Jun
from P10,270
Jul
from P10,232
Aug
from P10,518
Sep
from P10,218
Oct
from P10,803
Nov
from P10,803
Dec
from P10,803
Jan
from P11,984
Feb
from P11,984
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Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago

Alternative New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP7,673
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week1,004

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago is P7,673. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago.
Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines and Delta fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago.
As of April 2025, there are 502 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from P7,673.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Chicago on Sunday, 25 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 22 minutes.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in New York. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

  • The most popular route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You can choose from 215 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from JFK to ORD is the 06:33 jetBlue option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 19:42 with Delta.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from JFK to Chicago, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.

  • Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago are available for booking. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll be touching down.

  • Well-known airlines that have direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago include:

  • You won't need a visa or passport to travel within United States. You will need a valid proof of identity though, like an ID card or driver's licence. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked cheap tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago.

  • The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 48 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near JFK:

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago is P3,787. The cheapest price for a return flight is P7,673. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JFK to Chicago.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap ticket from JFK to Chicago is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has fallen.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Best time to go to Chicago

  • August is the most popular month to catch a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Chicago, consider your preferred travel pace and style.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from JFK to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.

More about Chicago

  • After locking in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.

Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental

  • Pick one of our car rentals in Chicago and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago.

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