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$31 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to LaGuardia (CHI-LGA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to LaGuardia

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to LaGuardia.
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5:55 am - 9:00 amORD-LGA
2h 05mnonstop
4:38 pm - 6:17 pmLGA-ORD
2h 39mnonstop
$63Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 18
5:55 am - 9:00 amORD-LGA
2h 05mnonstop
4:38 pm - 6:17 pmLGA-ORD
2h 39mnonstop
$64Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, Apr 29
6:05 am - 9:05 amMDW-LGA
2h 00mnonstop
9:45 pm - 11:00 pmLGA-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
$143Southwest
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
6:00 am - 9:12 amORD-LGA
2h 12mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:42 amLGA-ORD
2h 37mnonstop
$149Delta
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Thu, May 1 - Tue, May 6
7:50 pm - 11:00 pmMDW-LGA
2h 10mnonstop
6:10 pm - 7:35 pmLGA-MDW
2h 25mnonstop
$149Southwest
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
6:00 am - 9:10 amORD-LGA
2h 10mnonstop
8:55 pm - 10:41 pmLGA-ORD
2h 46mnonstop
$150Delta
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Thu, May 8 - Mon, May 12
6:17 am - 9:23 amORD-LGA
2h 06mnonstop
11:12 am - 3:01 pmLGA-ORD
4h 49m1 stop
$172American Airlines
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Tue, May 6 - Tue, May 6
6:07 pm - 9:23 pmORD-LGA
2h 16mnonstop
6:53 pm - 8:35 pmLGA-ORD
2h 42mnonstop
$177American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 9
8:55 am - 12:15 pmORD-LGA
2h 20mnonstop
6:25 am - 8:04 amLGA-ORD
2h 39mnonstop
$183United Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1
1:00 pm - 4:13 pmORD-LGA
2h 13mnonstop
9:35 pm - 11:16 pmLGA-ORD
2h 41mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to LaGuardia 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to secure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches more legroom.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes priority check-in and Big Front Seat.

American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Basic Economy has late boarding and no free checked bags.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to 3 inches more legroom than Main Cabin.


Free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on most domestic flights.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
ORD

O'Hare's security lines can exceed 30 minutes during peak times. Arrive early to avoid delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
LGA

For a quick ride to Manhattan, consider the M60 or Q70 buses with luggage racks for convenience.

Read more about LGAby Laura Ratliff
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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Delta and ORD

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Laura Ratliff

Expert on LGA

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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to LaGuardia flights

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 $88 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 this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $88.

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

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 LaGuardia Airport, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 $175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $261 and $259 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $356, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$31
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 travelers 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 LaGuardia Airport 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 $31 for a one-way ticket and $63 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and New York LaGuardia Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in New York LaGuardia Airport (New York LaGuardia). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to New York LaGuardia flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to New York, Delta or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to New York are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $227 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $257 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 LaGuardia Airport.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York LaGuardia Airport 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 LaGuardia Airport?

    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 LaGuardia Airport 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $94 or less one-way and $188 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport?

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

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

New York LaGuardia to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to LaGuardia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to LaGuardia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4275 reviews
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

2.0 MediocreAndre, Mar 2025DEN - LIT
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1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

third trip overseas with delta recently where the TV did not work- not acceptable for a 8 hour flight! your food really has declined crew great and I am loyal to delta

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

Everything was ok!! Just bags came up a little be late.

Tasty snacks. On-time departure and early arrival. Luggage arrived quickly at the carrousel. The only negative was a man behind us that was heavily inebriated. He was served 3 double drinks during the flight. There was no telling how much he had before the flight. He was so out of it that he spilled a drink and broke the heavy liquor glass on the floor. I don't believe he should have been served so much alcohol on a two-hour flight.

It was terrible, I sat next to a person with a cat, I'm allergic to animal dander, my discomfort was extreme

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Flight heavily delayed. No food available despite purchasing an upgrade. No in cabin service.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

You ant watch TV if you don't have a device, the seats have more space, and the snacks are different.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Random carry-on baggage inspection before boarding for NO REASON. The crew kept talking loudly the entire time, making it impossible to rest. When I asked the crew for something, they said they would come back later but never did. It was an EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT and UNCOMFORTABLE flight.

Only thing that I liked it that I got to my destination safely, otherwise American Airlines stinks.

Ok. Got us there safely and a bit early. Need food available on this long flight. Almost 3 hours.

It was good overall but the prices of snacks are ridiculous.

Flight was delayed multiple times and I chose to switch to another flight that had a layover. I finally arrived 7 hours later than I was supposed to.

Flight overall was good. Landing was a little rough, but could be attributed to the rainy weather.

Plenty of overhead space but forced to check my carry-ons both legs

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Good crew and safe. However, comfort and being nickeled-and-dimed are my issues. $75 each way for luggage is exhortation. The space to the next seat is so close you cannot open a laptop. The magazine rack doesn’t hold your items. Not a fan.

The seats were comfortable and not as tight as i would have expected. Would have been nice to be able to recline my seat, which was not available. Some form of free snacks and drink option would be appreciated as well, even just a water and small bag of crackers would have been better than nothing at all.

Bad seats. Very uncomfortable. Crew was fine. Too much upcsharging

WiFi could have been a little more consistent - otherwise a phenomenal and positive experience. The 1000 mile giveaway was awesome!!!

Your employees need to learn how to talk to people as creations of Yah. We are not their children nor are we lower than them.

Fast check-in. Went through security quickly enough. Got their early. And the crew took care of my seating at the gate. The cost for 1 checked bag is ridiculous! $79!? Cmon!! The seating on the plane was very cramped, like sardines. I did not want to pay extra just to pick a seat. Might have to next time.

Helpful attendants at check-in is very good. The $70 charge for a checked bags I didn't care for.and the constant charges for picking a seat and faster check-in are too much. Please cut the prices by at least 50% would be fantastic!

The flight was delayed over an hour and we had to sit on the plane. Crew does not apologize due to the delay. Spirit will NEVER do anything to give a customer a better experience. A child next to me was kicking me the whole time. I don't ever enjoy flying with Spirit.

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