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$476+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
Sep 7 — Sep 141
Sun 9/7
Sun 9/14
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 September 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$928
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$476
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,208
From New Zealand to Illinois
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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 September 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/203:50 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/48:45 pmORD - AKL
1 stop41h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/2$962
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/247:25 amORD - AKL
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1$988
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/207:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Tue 11/41:10 pmORD - AKL
2 stops33h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,006
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/23:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/12:24 pmORD - AKL
1 stop23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,086
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/253:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/252:55 pmORD - AKL
1 stop23h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,103
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/263:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop31h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/258:30 amORD - AKL
1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,121
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Thu 10/166:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/234:00 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/31$1,154
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/26:40 amAKL - ORD
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/18:45 amORD - AKL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,159
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/66:50 amAKL - ORD
2 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Tue 11/181:19 pmORD - AKL
3 stops32h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,165
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 11/147:40 amWLG - STL
2 stops26h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/187:00 amSTL - WLG
2 stops54h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,367
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:45 pmWLG - STL
2 stops25h 02mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/185:29 pmSTL - WLG
2 stops26h 51mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/31$1,469
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/1611:55 amWLG - ORD
2 stops30h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/234:25 pmORD - WLG
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,519

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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 September 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

1:20 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

7:18 am-10:05 am

1 stop31h 47m

$928

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/20

3:50 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop38h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

8:45 pm-9:10 am

1 stop41h 25m

$962

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/17

8:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

7:25 am-11:45 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$988

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

3:40 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$993

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:10 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,006

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/3

2:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop41h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

2:40 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,072

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/2

3:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop31h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

2:24 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 46m

$1,086

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops50h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

4:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$1,154

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Sun 2/15

6:15 am-8:44 am

2 stops45h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

6:10 am-5:20 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,228

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Fri 11/14

7:40 am-3:29 pm

2 stops26h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops54h 35m

$1,367

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 2, 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 2, 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
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
904 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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 22h 40m. 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 Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $507. Users have also found prices from $548 and $666 on Air Canada and American Airlines, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$702Average$962FlexibilityNo 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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