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$596+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$1,151
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$596
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,168
From New Zealand to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Illinois
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/101:55 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/167:56 amORD - AKL
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,151
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/293:50 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops31h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/97:35 amORD - AKL
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,213
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/143:45 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/214:00 pmORD - CHC
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,224
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/107:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop20h 28mAir Canada
Mon 6/163:35 pmORD - AKL
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,224
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 6/95:51 pmORD - AKL
2 stops27h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,231
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/21:25 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 6/224:00 pmORD - AKL
1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$1,253
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Thu 6/126:05 amWLG - ORD
2 stops30h 24mQantas Airways
Thu 6/195:51 pmORD - WLG
2 stops26h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/146:05 amWLG - ORD
2 stops30h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/216:53 pmORD - WLG
2 stops26h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 8/236:10 amCHC - STL
2 stops27h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:15 amSTL - CHC
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/287:40 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop29h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/42:33 pmORD - AKL
2 stops22h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/146:05 amWLG - STL
2 stops33h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/218:30 amSTL - WLG
2 stops37h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,383
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/76:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 17mQantas Airways
Thu 7/318:55 pmORD - CHC
2 stops49h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,398

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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 May 1, 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 6/10

1:55 pm-6:42 am

2 stops33h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

7:56 am-12:40 pm

2 stops35h 44m

$1,151

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

3:50 pm-6:06 am

2 stops31h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

7:35 am-10:25 am

2 stops33h 50m

$1,213

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/10

7:45 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop20h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/16

3:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$1,224

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 6/14

3:45 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

4:00 pm-12:20 am

2 stops39h 20m

$1,224

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

5:51 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,231

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/2

1:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/22

4:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop48h 50m

$1,253

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 6/12

6:05 am-7:29 pm

2 stops30h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

5:51 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,255

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 6/14

6:05 am-7:29 pm

2 stops30h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

6:53 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,296

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Sat 8/23

6:10 am-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-9:55 am

2 stops34h 40m

$1,354

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/28

7:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

4:48 pm-6:00 am

1 stop20h 12m

$1,360

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/30

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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, 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 May 1, 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Singapore Airlines from New Zealand to Illinois have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $596. Users have also found prices from $616 and $637 on Qantas Airways and Air Canada, 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 airline flying from New Zealand to Illinois

Discover the top airline 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$456Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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