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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
Dec 16 — Dec 231
Tue 12/16
Tue 12/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Mon 11/241:20 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/88:50 amORD - AKL
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/15$747
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Mon 12/222:00 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 41mAir Canada
Mon 1/128:30 pmORD - AKL
2 stops67h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/15$874
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/216:15 amCHC - ORD
2 stops30h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:00 amORD - CHC
2 stops35h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$985
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 11/243:50 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops22h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/84:18 pmORD - AKL
2 stops21h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$1,073
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Mon 12/293:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop18h 43mQantas Airways
Mon 1/54:46 pmORD - AKL
1 stop21h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/14$1,083
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Mon 12/221:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 16mQantas Airways
Mon 1/125:10 pmORD - AKL
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/14$1,128
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sun 12/212:15 pmCHC - ORD
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/287:05 amORD - CHC
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,148
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:40 amWLG - ORD
2 stops25h 04mQantas Airways
Mon 1/51:15 pmORD - WLG
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/14$1,158
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/142:00 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 41mAir Canada
Sun 12/213:40 pmORD - AKL
1 stop24h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 11/14$1,214
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Mon 12/292:00 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops46h 03mAir Canada
Mon 1/58:30 pmORD - AKL
2 stops67h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/14$1,261
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops30h 31mQantas Airways
Tue 1/63:10 pmORD - CHC
2 stops29h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/15$1,285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/141:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/227:47 pmORD - AKL
1 stop19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,309

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 November 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$746
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$397
(Air Canada)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,125
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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 November 16, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

1:20 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops22h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop33h 05m

$746

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 3/11

6:05 am-5:04 am

2 stops40h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

4:45 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$760

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 3/11

3:55 pm-11:57 am

2 stops38h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

6:51 am-1:15 pm

2 stops36h 24m

$766

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-4:42 pm

2 stops28h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

3:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$796

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 2/13

9:00 am-1:01 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$844

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Sun 2/15

6:05 am-11:48 pm

2 stops36h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops45h 55m

$853

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Fri 3/6

6:05 am-11:48 pm

2 stops36h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/10

5:28 am-2:50 pm

2 stops39h 22m

$959

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 3/11

3:55 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops46h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops38h 25m

$982

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 3/11

5:00 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

6:17 am-9:35 am

1 stop33h 18m

$1,065

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Thu 2/5

4:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/8

6:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$1,075

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Zealand to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 November 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Air Canada 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
527 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
937 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,454 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from New Zealand to Illinois will take you 20h 53m. The distance from New Zealand to Illinois is about 8518 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from New Zealand to Illinois

Discover the top 3 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 November 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$456Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$867Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,387Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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