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$395+ 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 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
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 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$697
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$395
(FlightHub)

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 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 2/31:20 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 2/247:00 am
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop31h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$697
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 2/126:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops42h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1610:15 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops47h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Thu 2/126:05 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops44h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 2/164:49 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops25h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$731
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/92:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Air Canada
Sat 2/1412:50 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops27h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/14$748
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sun 3/151:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 41m
Air Canada
Wed 3/253:35 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/13$792
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/12:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 3/83:35 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops31h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/15$793
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/37:00 am
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops28h 42m
Air Canada
Tue 2/246:00 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops46h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/14$796
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sun 3/156:15 am
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Air Canada
Tue 3/243:35 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops31h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/13$797
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/161:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops37h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 3/213:35 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/13$800
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/110:45 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops22h 56m
Air Canada
Sun 3/83:35 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops38h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/15$865
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 2/275:45 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/63:35 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,063
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/64:45 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops21h 07m
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/162:33 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops25h 47m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/15$1,063

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 15, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/12

1:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

$697

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-9:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

$697

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-5:55 am

2 stops42h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

10:15 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops47h 50m

$710

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-7:25 am

2 stops44h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

4:49 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$731

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/1

2:00 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops46h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

3:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$755

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

6:15 am-2:41 pm

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

3:35 pm-12:30 am

2 stops38h 55m

$792

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/20

1:00 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop19h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

3:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

$792

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

6:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops46h 00m

$796

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/15

6:15 am-2:41 pm

2 stops26h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

10:00 am-4:50 pm

3 stops36h 50m

$800

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 3/1

10:45 am-2:41 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops38h 30m

$865

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 15, 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
570 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
570 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
971 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
570 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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………

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 20h 50m. 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 $583 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 15, 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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