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$538+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Auckland (AKL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AKL
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Auckland

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:59 pmORD - AKL
2 stops23h 36mDelta
Thu 1/152:35 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops28h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/29$866
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:58 pmORD - AKL
1 stop41h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/171:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$869
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:40 pmORD - AKL
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/153:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:59 pmORD - AKL
2 stops23h 36mDelta
Tue 1/62:35 pmAKL - ORD
3 stops26h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/29$1,516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:10 pmORD - AKL
1 stop40h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/53:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop28h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,573
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amORD - AKL
2 stops30h 35mDelta
Wed 1/72:35 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops25h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/30$1,615
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:10 pmORD - AKL
1 stop40h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/68:10 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/29$1,641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:20 pmORD - AKL
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops30h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,646
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:46 pmORD - AKL
1 stop21h 24mQantas Airways
Wed 1/71:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop17h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/30$1,728

Find flight deals from Chicago to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$837
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$538
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,729
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($176 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Auckland that are best for you.

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ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

11:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop27h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/6

3:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

2:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop24h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

8:30 am-2:53 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

1:24 pm-9:55 am

1 stop25h 31m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

3:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/9

1:20 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop25h 09m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

4:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

2:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

2:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

2:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

1:24 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 16m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-4:37 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/11

2:50 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

3:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/11

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-2:05 pm

3 stops34h 05m

$538

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Deals found on 12/30

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Auckland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Auckland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Auckland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Auckland flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Auckland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Auckland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Auckland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Auckland (average of $683). Flying from Chicago to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Auckland?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Auckland?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Auckland chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Auckland on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Auckland?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Auckland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,477.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Auckland?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Auckland, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Auckland?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Auckland, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 30m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Auckland. Reviews last updated December 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Auckland, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
563 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
563 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
563 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
960 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
563 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,123 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
563 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,069 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
563 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,571 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
563 reviews

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Auckland from Chicago?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Auckland. You should not have trouble finding flights to Auckland Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Auckland airport from Chicago. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Auckland’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Auckland?

    Departing from Chicago to Auckland will take you 24h 40m. There are 8186 mi between Chicago and Auckland. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Auckland round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Auckland round-trip from $428. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Fiji Airways, from $712, and Qantas Airways, from $836. Users have found that Air Canada is 71% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Auckland one-way?

    $520 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Fiji Airways, with prices starting from $596 and $638, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Auckland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Auckland (average of $683). Flying from Chicago to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Auckland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Auckland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$736Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,062Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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