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$397+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$701
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$397
(Air Canada)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,083
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Illinois. 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 1/7. 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 2/31:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/246:00 amORD - AKL
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$701
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.
Thu 2/126:05 amWLG - ORD
2 stops44h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/166:49 pmORD - WLG
2 stops23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$714
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:00 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop21h 42mAir Canada
Sat 2/143:35 pmORD - AKL
1 stop24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/8$733
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.
Thu 2/126:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops53h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/161:15 pmORD - CHC
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$736
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:30 amCHC - ORD
2 stops26h 19mAir Canada
Mon 10/123:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops39h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$790
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:10 amCHC - ORD
2 stops29h 28mAir Canada
Mon 2/163:35 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$793
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/32:00 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops23h 55mAir Canada
Tue 2/246:04 pmORD - AKL
2 stops45h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$799
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:15 amAKL - ORD
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Mon 2/93:35 pmORD - AKL
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$861
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.
Thu 2/51:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/96:00 amORD - AKL
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$866
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:00 amAKL - ORD
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/93:35 pmORD - AKL
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$928
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/226:15 amAKL - ORD
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Sun 3/13:35 pmORD - AKL
1 stop24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/8$942
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops27h 41mAir Canada
Sat 2/283:35 pmORD - WLG
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7$1,004

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Illinois 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 New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/12

1:20 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops23h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

7:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop31h 55m

$701

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

1:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

$701

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-7:25 am

2 stops44h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

6:49 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$714

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

6:15 am-4:42 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$733

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-4:37 pm

2 stops53h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$736

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 2/12

6:10 am-4:38 pm

2 stops29h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

3:35 pm-12:40 am

2 stops38h 05m

$793

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

6:04 pm-11:00 am

2 stops45h 56m

$799

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-2:41 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

3:35 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$861

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/5

1:20 pm-3:37 pm

1 stop21h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

$866

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/22

6:15 am-2:41 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$942

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $495). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from New Zealand to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
567 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
567 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
567 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
967 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
567 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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………

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

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

    Departing from New Zealand to Illinois will take you 23h 37m. The distance from New Zealand to Illinois is about 8186 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $392. Users have also found prices from $556 and $580 on United Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois 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 New Zealand to Illinois?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $495). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Illinois. 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
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,387Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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