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$569+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sun 8/9
Sun 8/16
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 July 10, 2026.

This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:20 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 02m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/113:51 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop18h 54m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/6$1,325
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:20 am
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/77:00 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/6$1,337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/279:20 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/63:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/209:20 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,343
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/61:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 8/203:22 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops29h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/9$1,346
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:20 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 53m
Qantas Airways
Sun 8/307:00 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops34h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/9$1,349
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 am
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops34h 30m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/257:00 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/6$1,350
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 12/147:00 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Air New Zealand
Tue 12/157:15 am
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/6$1,353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/78:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/149:13 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$1,354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/229:20 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$1,357
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/101:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/177:00 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,358
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 12/17:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 25m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/118:50 am
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop26h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$1,363

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 July 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,333
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$641
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,234
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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 July 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/6

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

3:22 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,346

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/20

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

7:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,378

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/30

8:20 pm-9:43 am

2 stops32h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/7

12:45 pm-5:50 am

1 stop22h 05m

$1,410

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 8/10

3:40 pm-5:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

7:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$1,430

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 8/21

6:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

5:16 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$1,431

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/7

8:20 am-6:29 pm

2 stops27h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

7:07 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$1,436

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 8/2

6:05 am-7:44 pm

2 stops30h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

3:22 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops29h 13m

$1,462

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-3:59 pm

2 stops28h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/11

4:53 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,465

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/23

8:15 pm-5:59 am

1 stop26h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

9:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$1,509

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/17

7:50 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop18h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

7:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop41h 10m

$1,530

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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 $134). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 July 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand 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
650 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
650 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
650 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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 25h 36m. 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 $134). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 July 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,403Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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