United States · 738 miles (1,187 km)

Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 738 miles (1,187 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cleveland, Detroit and Pittsburgh and more.

How many miles ORD to JFK costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways9,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to JFK

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • JetBlue Airways logo
    JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it

Book ORD to JFK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to JFK with one stop

35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
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    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
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    United Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Syracuse (SYR)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
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    United Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Hartford (BDL)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
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  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
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See all 35 in Routes

ORD to JFK: common questions

How many miles does ORD to JFK cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to JFK?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK).

How far is Chicago from New York by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and New York (JFK) are 738 miles (1,187 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to JFK award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Chicago and New York?

The most direct connections are through Cleveland (CLE), Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT), Buffalo (BUF) and Columbus (CMH). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Cleveland.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.