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$489+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AKL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/254:45 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop22h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/43:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 03m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$840
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/52:15 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop24h 40m
Qantas Airways
Thu 3/53:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 57m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$841
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:54 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop23h 31m
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/151:20 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$842
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/44:10 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop22h 45m
Qantas Airways
Wed 2/181:20 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$845
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/204:45 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/291:20 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$846
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/243:35 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops48h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 3/101:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$847
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/223:35 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 3/81:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:29 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop19h 26m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/33:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 03m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$852
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/134:45 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/291:20 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/27$854

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$840
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$489
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,490
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
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

Wed 3/11

6:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop19h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

2:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/14

4:35 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

4:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/5

4:35 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

6:17 pm-9:10 am

1 stop19h 53m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/6

3:50 pm-12:59 am

1 stop28h 09m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

4:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/14

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

2:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

2:50 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

4:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/14

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 40m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

7:40 am-9:10 am

1 stop30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

2:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

4:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/28

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$864

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

4:44 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 56m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

1:15 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$864

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 $701). Flying from Chicago to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 January 29, 2026.
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
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,667 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 19h 50m. 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 American Airlines, from $791. 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?

    $574 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 Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $638 and $704, 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 $701). Flying from Chicago to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$428Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,062Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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