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£36 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New York

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to New York (CHI-LGA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to LaGuardia.
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05:55 - 09:00ORD-LGA
2h 05mdirect
16:40 - 18:26LGA-ORD
2h 46mdirect
£77Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 8 Apr - Tue, 8 Apr
05:55 - 09:00ORD-LGA
2h 05mdirect
16:40 - 18:26LGA-ORD
2h 46mdirect
£86Spirit Airlines
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Thu, 6 Mar - Fri, 7 Mar
05:55 - 09:00ORD-LGA
2h 05mdirect
13:59 - 01:38LGA-ORD
12h 39m1 stop
£88Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 8 Apr - Tue, 8 Apr
06:00 - 09:12ORD-LGA
2h 12mdirect
06:05 - 07:42LGA-ORD
2h 37mdirect
£116Delta
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Thu, 17 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
06:00 - 09:11ORD-LGA
2h 11mdirect
14:25 - 16:06LGA-ORD
2h 41mdirect
£117United Airlines
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Thu, 10 Apr - Thu, 10 Apr
06:00 - 09:10ORD-LGA
2h 10mdirect
06:00 - 07:40LGA-ORD
2h 40mdirect
£118Delta
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Tue, 1 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr
20:00 - 23:12ORD-LGA
2h 12mdirect
07:15 - 09:02LGA-ORD
2h 47mdirect
£125United Airlines
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Mon, 24 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar
13:30 - 21:55ORD-LGA
7h 25m1 stop
07:35 - 15:00LGA-ORD
8h 25m1 stop
£145Southwest
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Thu, 1 May - Fri, 2 May
07:30 - 17:10ORD-LGA
8h 40m1 stop
06:30 - 21:30LGA-ORD
16h 00m2 stops
£154Southwest
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Thu, 10 Apr - Tue, 15 Apr
13:15 - 21:15ORD-LGA
7h 00m1 stop
10:59 - 16:30LGA-ORD
6h 31m1 stop
£173JetBlue
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Thu, 13 Mar - Tue, 18 Mar

Flights from Chicago to LaGuardia - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to LaGuardia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport cost £86 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The average price for a return flight for this route is £86.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to New York?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to New York, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport is September, where tickets cost £139 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £208 and £199 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to New York

Low season

January

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from Chicago to LaGuardia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to LaGuardia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Chicago to LaGuardia: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Chicago to LaGuardia 
VictorFlew with Spirit AirlinesORD-LGAFeb 2025
Spirit landing at LGA makes life so easy to get to the city!
FreddyFlew with SouthwestMDW-LGAJul 2024
On a stormy day, be prepare for delays.
AlexanderFlew with Spirit AirlinesORD-LGAMay 2024
Know your connection options — specially when LaGuardia Airport (LGA) only has buses going to/from the airport to the rest of the city. Luckily, the one to the subway station (Q70) is free-of-charge to ride on!

FAQs for booking Chicago to New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport was £45 for a one-way ticket and £97 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to New York?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to New York?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to New York?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and New York, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to New York?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New York to Chicago? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £73 or less one-way and £172 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to New York LaGuardia

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

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Direct returns

New York LaGuardia to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +14 more

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