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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.$250 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.
Chicago.$261 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $261, select.
Chicago.$268 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.
Chicago.$270 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.
Chicago.$276 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Chicago.$276 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Chicago.$276 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
Chicago.$276 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International

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 O'Hare International flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
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Jun
from $277
Jul
from $276
Aug
from $301
Sep
from $261
Oct
from $276
Nov
from $276
Dec
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Jan
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Feb
from $342
Mar
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New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago O'Hare International.

New York to Chicago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$250
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week411

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

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International is $250. 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 55 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International.
Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines and Delta fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International.
As of May 2025, there are 411 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Chicago O'Hare International is usually May.
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 O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 55 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 O'Hare International 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.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago O'Hare International.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago one hour behind New York.

  • Flights from JFK to ORD start at 06:33 — the earliest with JetBlue Airways. The latest departure is at 19:42 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can choose from 215 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JFK to ORD flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. When you're ready to start your Chicago holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:

  • Most travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • With a reliable 81.0% of services landing on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to ORD flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JFK and ORD:

    • Pittsburgh International Airport

    • Buffalo Niagara International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is $108. A return ticket is currently $250. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap tickets from JFK to ORD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to ORD.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.

  • To reach John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:

Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.

When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from JFK to ORD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are key reasons to visit.

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