Illinois

$590+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
Jul 19 — Jul 261
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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 June 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 11/46:05 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops43h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 11/84:45 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops44h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/18$886
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 11/56:05 am
CHC
-
STL
2 stops36h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 11/97:00 am
STL
-
CHC
2 stops37h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/18$981
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/274:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop34h 37m
American Airlines
Mon 8/107:00 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops28h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,033
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/224:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop34h 37m
American Airlines
Fri 7/317:08 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops25h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,065
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Mon 8/38:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 36m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/106:00 am
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop31h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/19$1,152
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 9/77:50 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 06m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/144:40 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop20h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/15$1,164
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/304:10 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/69:20 am
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,171
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/311:00 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 16m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/109:30 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops42h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/18$1,189
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/32:55 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops25h 21m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/109:30 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops42h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/18$1,189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/38:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/109:13 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops46h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/131:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 7/277:08 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 8/246:10 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops35h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 8/3010:00 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops56h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,205

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 June 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$886
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$590
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,553
From New Zealand to Illinois
One-way flight from New Zealand to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($190 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 11/4

6:05 am-6:43 am

2 stops43h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

4:45 pm-8:40 am

2 stops44h 55m

$886

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Thu 11/5

6:05 am-11:42 pm

2 stops36h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/9

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$981

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/3

8:15 pm-4:51 am

1 stop25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

6:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,152

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 7/30

4:10 pm-6:17 am

2 stops31h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

9:20 am-3:10 pm

3 stops36h 50m

$1,171

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 8/3

11:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

9:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops42h 25m

$1,189

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 8/26

6:10 am-8:40 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

9:28 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops56h 37m

$1,205

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 10/14

6:10 am-6:37 pm

2 stops30h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

9:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops55h 25m

$1,205

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 8/24

6:10 am-12:59 am

2 stops35h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

10:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops56h 05m

$1,205

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/22

2:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

7:10 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 05m

$1,210

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-6:03 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/9

8:28 am-12:05 am

2 stops44h 37m

$1,212

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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 $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 June 19, 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 8186 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 June 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,386Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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