Trajectory Curve
Latest $5160.0% | $51623.6% | $51638.2% | $51650.0% | $51661.8% | $51678.6% | $516100.0% | $516
Route dossier
Flights from JFK to Chicago
JFK → ORD // LIVE INTELLIGENCE
Flight time is about 2h 30m. Current fares are reading around $516. Use this page for price context, booking timing, airline comparisons, and route-state confidence on JFK to Chicago.
Apr 26, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT · just now2h 30m21-30 days out23 · Signal 23 · Higher-volatility pulse; confirm timing and source-backed observations.
Freshness
Apr 26, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT · just now
Flight Time
2h 30m
Booking Window
21-30 days out
Flight time is about 2h 30m. Current fares are reading around $516. Use this page for price context, booking timing, and airline comparisons on JFK to Chicago.
Methodology & limits
SERP Radio combines verified direct-route validation, recent fare observations, booking-window context, and freshness checks before publishing route guidance.
[SR]Signal:█░░░░ 5|Posture:GOD TIER|Value 55Movement 28Urgency 47|Apr 26, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT · just now|THIN TEMPLATE
JFK → ORD
JFK → Chicago
Chicago
GOD TIER
$516
↓ 0% this week
Value
55
Movement
28
Urgency
47
PERCENTILESTRIKE
$5160th$516
BOOKING WINDOW21-30 days out. Best days to fly: Monday.
DATA DEPTHLimited-data mode active (1 accepted / 1 distinct (14d)). Directional intelligence only until full threshold is met.
SIGNAL PREVIEW
JFK-ORD has 1 accepted observations in this sample, with fares ranging from $516 to $516. The latest accepted fare is $516 on UNK (round_trip, nonstop) observed 2026-04-25. The lowest accepted round-trip fare is $516 on UNK. Carrier lows in this sample: UNK at $516. Observed departure dates include 2026-05-25. Source domains captured with accepted prices: google.com.
5
Value
55
Movement
28
Urgency
47
JFK-ORD has 1 accepted observations in this sample, with fares ranging from $516 to $516. The latest accepted fare is $516 on UNK (round_trip, nonstop) observed 2026-04-25. The lowest accepted round-trip fare is $516 on UNK. Carrier lows in this sample: UNK at $516. Observed departure dates include 2026-05-25. Source domains captured with accepted prices: google.com.
Limited-data mode: 1 accepted fares / 1 distinct prices (14d). We are publishing directional route intelligence while coverage is still maturing.
Percentile-grade timing guidance and expanded FAQs unlock after at least 3 accepted fares across 3 distinct prices in the 14-day window.
Programmatic Access
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Watchlist Flow
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Route signal
Watch JFK -> ORD
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DRIFTMaterial: STEELSignal 5
GHOST_COMPOSER: The Sailor reads the current. Drift detected.
Close Encounters Handshake
G4
TARGET
88 BPM
NATIVE
126 BPM
PULSE
88 BPM
PREVIEW
CONSOLE
CHARADA
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Codex: 23 · Signal 23 · Higher-volatility pulse; confirm timing and source-backed observations.•Seed 0.1774
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~$557
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~$500
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~$506
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~$490
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~$494
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~$557
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~$530
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~$556
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~$513
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~$497
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~$523
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~$497
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~$537
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~$553
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~$547
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~$517
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~$511
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~$485
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~$483
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~$545
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~$554
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~$538
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~$518
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~$502
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~$486
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~$512
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~$542
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~$557
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Modeled 28-day fare map based on current route price and 90-day bounds. Not an observed daily low-fare calendar.
| CARRIER | AVG PRICE | TREND | Δ% | FREQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Unknown Airline(UNK) | $516 | → stable | — | — | PRICE LEADER |
$449
-13%
Early AM
5-8a$495
-4%
Morning
8-11a$526Midday
11a-2p
$511
-1%
Afternoon
2-5p$547Evening
5-8p
$428
BEST-17%
Red-Eye
8p-12aBEST ORIGIN
JFK
$516
Alternate-origin pricing is unavailable right now.
Corridor
USDOM
Season
SHOULDER
Action
MONITOR
Window
28d
Mercator grid live • Origin anchors: JFK / EWR / LGAJFK [40.64, -73.78] → ORD [41.97, -87.91]
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Direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport take about 2 hours 5 minutes. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines both fly this route nonstop. The flight covers roughly 1,000 miles.
As of Apr 26, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT · just now, this route is running with limited route intelligence and 1 accepted fare observations and 1 distinct prices in the last 14 days.
We keep route-level pricing claims conservative until accepted fares, distinct prices, and freshness all clear together.
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Last scan: Apr 26, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT · just now • Route JFK-ORDSchema: FlightOffer + FAQPage + BreadcrumbListMaterialized state • 1 carriers • 3 samples
Latest on JFK to Chicago Flights
JFK-ORD has 1 accepted observations in this sample, with fares ranging from $516 to $516. The latest accepted fare is $516 on UNK (round_trip, nonstop) observed 2026-04-25. The lowest accepted round-trip fare is $516 on UNK. Carrier lows in this sample: UNK at $516. Observed departure dates include 2026-05-25. Source domains captured with accepted prices: google.com.
Limited-data mode: 1 accepted fares / 1 distinct prices (14d). We are publishing directional route intelligence while coverage is still maturing.
Percentile-grade timing guidance and expanded FAQs unlock after at least 3 accepted fares across 3 distinct prices in the 14-day window.
Data refreshed Apr 26, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT · just now.
Signal Intelligence Lattice
Signal Intelligence Lattice
JFK -> ORD derivative metrics
Sequenced market metrics over live route data: trajectory, retracement levels, and timing pressure indices.
Derivative Metrics
Phase 0%- Value delta vs median0%
- Short-run velocity0%
- Momentum slope0%
- Volatility quotient0.0%
- Window span9d
- Sequence confidence71 / 100
Departure Sequence
Best: MondaySeasonal Wave
Best: MayBooking Window Dial
21d to 30dPrices by Airline
United Airlines
From $199.
Flies Boeing 737 or Boeing 777 on this route.
Lowest prices we are seeing right now.
Delta Air Lines
From $217.
Flies Boeing 737 or Airbus A321 on this route.
Good balance of price and flight times.
American Airlines
From $231.
Flies Boeing 737 or Airbus A321 on this route.
More options if you need flexibility.
Route Details
Flight Distance: 1,000 miles (1,609 km)
Flight Time: 2 hours 5 minutes nonstop in most schedules
From JFK: Terminal 1 (international), Terminal 4 (Delta hub), Terminal 5 (JetBlue)
To ORD: O'Hare International Airport
Market Intelligence
JFK-ORD has 1 accepted observations in this sample, with fares ranging from $516 to $516. The latest accepted fare is $516 on UNK (round_trip, nonstop) observed 2026-04-25. The lowest accepted round-trip fare is $516 on UNK. Carrier lows in this sample: UNK at $516. Observed departure dates include 2026-05-25. Source domains captured with accepted prices: google.com.
Verified price factors
- Latest accepted: UNK $516 on 2026-04-25
- Sample low/high: $516 to $516
- Round-trip low: UNK $516
- Departure dates in sample: 2026-05-25
Signal provenance
As of Apr 26, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT · just now, this page is reading from route-level pricing observations.
Based on limited fare observations.
How this page works
This route brief combines direct-route validation, recent pricing, booking-window context, and related airport intelligence.
Price claims stay conservative when freshness drops or fallback conditions appear, even if the route itself remains live.
Best Time to Book flights from JFK to Chicago
Use this section when you are deciding when to buy. The current sweet spot is about 21-30 days before departure, while departure-day timing lives on the companion page below.
Based on limited fare observations. Booking-window intelligence will expand automatically once depth reaches the full publish threshold.
Best Time to Fly from JFK to Chicago
Use this section when you are choosing which day to leave. Monday departures are usually the best value in this market. Monday tends to be the priciest.
Best Time to Go to Chicago from JFK
Use this section for trip timing and seasonality, not route pricing. Based on what we have seen, shoulder seasons like September and late January tend to be cheaper, while summer and holiday weeks run higher.
Open the full best-time-to-go page or compare all NYC origins for Chicago
Airport Profiles
JFK (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) serves New York and the surrounding metro area. It is New York's primary long-haul international gateway, with the broadest global route network in the market.
Getting there: rideshare, taxi, public transit, and airport buses all serve John F. Kennedy International Airport. Terminals: Terminal 1 (international), Terminal 4 (Delta hub), Terminal 5 (JetBlue).
Chicago (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the main airport for Chicago. It handles a mix of domestic and international traffic, and most airlines serve it from New York-area airports.
If you are landing in Chicago, plan for ground transportation and terminal transfers in advance. Most airports have rideshare pickup zones and airport rail or bus connections.
Related Routes
Other flights from New York often run cheaper to nearby cities than Chicago, especially on midweek departures. If you can switch airports, check John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport for alternate schedules. Those three New York airports regularly compete on availability and schedule convenience throughout the week.
FAQs about flights from JFK to Chicago
For flights from JFK to Chicago: How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?
Direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport take about 2 hours 5 minutes. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines both fly this route nonstop. The flight covers roughly 1,000 miles.
For flights from JFK to Chicago: Which airlines fly from JFK to ORD?
United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines all operate flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. United Airlines typically runs the most daily departures, while American Airlines often has competitive fares on off-peak days.
For flights from JFK to Chicago: What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago?
September and late January usually have the lowest prices for New York to Chicago flights. Avoid Thanksgiving week and Christmas, when fares commonly run 80 to 120 percent higher than average.
For flights from JFK to Chicago: Is now a good time to book New York to Chicago flights?
Current prices around $199 are a solid deal - cheaper than 60% of what we've seen. If you can travel on midweek departures, this is a good time to book. If you need weekend flights, watch prices closely for a few days.
For flights from JFK to Chicago: Should I fly United Airlines or Delta Air Lines to Chicago?
United Airlines usually has more flight times and connections. Delta Air Lines sometimes posts lower base fares. For this route, check both because prices change daily and either one can be cheaper depending on your dates.
NYC Flight Routes
Canonical NYC routes monitored by SERP Radio.