United Airlines flights from Chicago to New York
Chicago to New York: prices by month
Lowest one-way fares found by travellers for each month. Prices change daily; the link opens live search results for that date. Weather: average temperature and total rainfall for that month last year.
| Month | Lowest fare | Airline | Stops | New York weather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 269 USD | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | 14°C · 110 mm | Search → |
| November 2026 | 223 USD | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | 7°C · 50 mm | Search → |
| December 2026 | 232 USD | Frontier Airlines | 1 stop | 0°C · 80 mm | Search → |
| January 2027 | 158 USD | United Airlines | direct | -2°C · 28 mm | Search → |
| March 2027 | 322 USD | United Airlines | direct | 7°C · 164 mm | Search → |
| April 2027 | 323 USD | American Airlines | direct | 12°C · 71 mm | Search → |
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About United Airlines flights from Chicago to New York
United Airlines operates flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to New York, serving Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The route covers 1,144 kilometers, with typical flight times around 2 hours and 27 minutes. Connections are common on this route. This is a major business and leisure corridor linking two of America's largest metropolitan areas.
Fares tend to be lowest in September. United allows cabin bags up to 56x36x23 cm. Checked baggage is not included in economy fares; the first checked bag costs extra and is limited to 23 kg. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before flight time.
Airports on this route
| Departure | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) |
| Flight time | 2 h 7 min |
| Distance | 1144 km |
United Airlines cabin bag: 1 piece, 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare (from 45 USD).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) |
| Personal item | included | small bag under the seat |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | paid option, from 45 USD · max total dimensions 158 cm (62 in) |
| Extra bag | from 55 USD | cheaper when added online in advance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
United Airlines online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 45 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 45 min before departure |
| Airport counters open | 3 h before departure |
| Airport counters close | 45 min before departure |
| Boarding gate closes | 45 min before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home, at the airport |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
| Self-service kiosks | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.