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$621+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Auckland

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 December 9, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/85:30 pmSTL - AKL
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/221:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$849
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:13 pmSTL - AKL
1 stop19h 57mQantas Airways
Sat 12/131:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop22h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:35 pmORD - AKL
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/183:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$861
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/81:57 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops23h 38mDelta
Mon 12/222:35 pmAKL - STL
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/7$865
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/101:13 pmORD - AKL
2 stops24h 22mDelta
Mon 12/222:35 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops23h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/7$865
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/192:00 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$870
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:30 pmSTL - AKL
1 stop22h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 1/166:00 amAKL - STL
2 stops36h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/8$896
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:17 pmORD - AKL
1 stop20h 38mQantas Airways
Sun 12/144:05 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops32h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$896
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/812:45 pmORD - AKL
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/143:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop17h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$911
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/71:15 pmORD - AKL
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 12/153:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop21h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$913
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amSTL - AKL
2 stops31h 30mDelta
Fri 1/162:35 pmAKL - STL
2 stops25h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/7$915
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/81:01 pmORD - AKL
2 stops24h 34mDelta
Sun 12/212:35 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops20h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/7$915

Find flight deals from Illinois to Auckland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Auckland flight deals. Data was last updated December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$849
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$621
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,729
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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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Auckland that are best for you.

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St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/31

3:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/16

1:20 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$849

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

4:16 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 54m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

2:50 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

4:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

2:50 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

7:05 am-8:35 am

2 stops30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/18

2:35 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$865

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

7:05 am-8:35 am

2 stops30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/25

2:35 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$865

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

9:55 am-8:35 am

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

1:35 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$865

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:30 am-8:35 am

2 stops32h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$865

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/21

7:04 am-9:55 am

1 stop31h 51m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/28

3:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop27h 09m

$871

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

5:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$885

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

5:16 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 54m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/13

3:50 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop20h 12m

$911

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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 $664). Flying from Illinois 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Auckland in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Auckland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Auckland flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $861, Qantas Airways can have you in Auckland from Illinois in 21h 54m. Illinois and Auckland are separated by a distance of 8186 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?

    $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 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 $664). Flying from Illinois 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 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$736Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$860Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,100Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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