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$533+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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eDreams
3 stars

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Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$792
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$533
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

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May

Average price

$1,520
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 1/1511:55 amSTL - AKL
1 stop26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/293:50 pmAKL - STL
1 stop27h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 1/2311:44 amORD - AKL
1 stop22h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/153:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 1/212:50 pmORD - AKL
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/311:20 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops20h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$796
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/103:20 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/193:50 pmAKL - STL
2 stops21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$797
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/245:25 pmORD - AKL
2 stops21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1012:20 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$797
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 3/217:52 amORD - AKL
1 stop27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/64:25 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop35h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$799
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/287:04 amSTL - AKL
1 stop31h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/41:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop25h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$802
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Tue 3/39:35 amSTL - AKL
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/184:55 pmAKL - STL
2 stops22h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$812
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/1711:46 amSTL - AKL
1 stop26h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/154:55 pmAKL - STL
2 stops22h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$813
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 3/69:37 amSTL - AKL
2 stops24h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/154:55 pmAKL - STL
2 stops22h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$829
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 11/134:45 pmORD - AKL
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 11/291:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/6$851
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/54:49 pmORD - AKL
1 stop21h 21mQantas Airways
Wed 3/111:15 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops28h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/7$861

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Auckland that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/2

5:04 pm-9:55 am

2 stops21h 51m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/9

3:50 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$796

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

2:31 pm-9:55 am

2 stops24h 24m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

4:55 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops22h 31m

$812

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 2/21

4:13 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 57m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/28

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

2:26 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 44m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

2:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$862

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

4:13 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 57m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/17

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

2:26 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 44m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/11

2:50 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

2:58 pm-8:10 am

1 stop23h 12m

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/14

6:10 am-5:46 pm

2 stops29h 36m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

7:45 am-9:10 am

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

2:50 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

4:10 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/11

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

8:58 am-9:10 am

1 stop29h 12m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/17

2:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$862

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Auckland (average of $670). Flying from Illinois 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Auckland from Illinois, you will be flying to Auckland Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Auckland Intl (AKL) is located 11.1 mi from the center of Auckland.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Auckland?

    For as low as $796, American Airlines can have you in Auckland from Illinois in 21h 51m. Illinois and Auckland are separated by a distance of 7970 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $519 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 Air New Zealand and American Airlines, with prices starting from $573 and $596, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Auckland?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Auckland are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Auckland Intl, Lambert-St Louis - Auckland Intl and Moline Quad-City - Auckland Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Auckland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Auckland (average of $670). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Auckland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$735Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,062Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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