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$410+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

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 February 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 2/193:50 pm
AKL
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ORD
1 stop34h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 2/236:49 pm
ORD
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AKL
1 stop19h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$678
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Wed 2/183:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop39h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 2/226:49 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop19h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/14$679
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:55 pm
CHC
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ORD
2 stops43h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 2/2211:45 am
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops30h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$709
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:10 am
WLG
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ORD
2 stops29h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 2/237:00 am
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops35h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13$742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 2/203:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 2/214:20 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$943
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 10/35:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop33h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 10/176:03 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$961
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 2/2211:05 am
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop27h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,027
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 10/68:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops20h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 10/202:15 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,030
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 46m
Lufthansa
Fri 10/162:10 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/15$1,038
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 2/193:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops20h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 2/212:40 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops23h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$1,046
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 10/68:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops20h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 10/1510:53 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop36h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,048
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Thu 10/1512:00 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops35h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 10/206:25 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops25h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$1,049

Find 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 February 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,058
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$410
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$917
From New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 5/20

3:45 pm-5:47 am

2 stops31h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

4:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,058

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 5/21

3:45 pm-7:15 am

2 stops32h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

10:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops48h 20m

$1,058

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 5/21

3:45 pm-7:15 am

2 stops32h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

5:43 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 42m

$1,058

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 5/19

4:35 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops36h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

3:58 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 27m

$1,058

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 5/19

3:45 pm-5:47 am

2 stops31h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

8:34 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops49h 51m

$1,058

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 5/16

3:45 pm-7:18 am

2 stops32h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

7:08 pm-12:20 am

2 stops36h 12m

$1,077

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 5/20

3:45 pm-5:47 am

2 stops31h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

3:52 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$1,077

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 5/19

3:45 pm-7:18 am

2 stops32h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

7:01 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$1,077

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 5/15

3:45 pm-7:18 am

2 stops32h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

4:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,077

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 5/17

4:35 pm-5:45 am

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

10:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops48h 20m

$1,077

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $702). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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 February 17, 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
585 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
585 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
585 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
991 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
585 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 21h 29m. 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 $611 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $702). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,387Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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