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$649+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand

CHI — AKL
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to New Zealand

Cheapest flights from Chicago to New Zealand

Tue 12/18:45 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 3/248:20 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 11/2$795
Mon 11/303:03 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Thu 12/103:50 pm -
1 stop20h 09m
Deal found 11/1$955
Tue 12/17:00 am -
3 stops46h 15m
Tue 12/84:15 pm -
3 stops27h 39m
Deal found 11/2$969
Sat 12/127:25 am -
3 stops35h 10m
Sat 12/192:50 pm -
3 stops29h 07m
Deal found 10/30$1,000
Wed 12/24:59 pm -
1 stop21h 11m
Wed 12/91:20 pm -
1 stop21h 39m
Deal found 11/2$1,003
Mon 11/303:03 pm -
1 stop23h 07m
Mon 12/77:30 am -
2 stops29h 29m
Deal found 10/31$1,016
Tue 12/85:15 pm -
1 stop21h 40m
Tue 12/223:50 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 10/31$1,057
Mon 12/710:25 am -
1 stop27h 45m
Mon 12/283:50 pm -
1 stop24h 43m
Deal found 11/4$1,061
Mon 11/307:30 am -
2 stops30h 25m
Mon 12/72:45 pm -
2 stops20h 58m
Deal found 11/2$1,065
Tue 11/101:24 pm -
2 stops29h 41m
Thu 12/106:00 am -
2 stops33h 04m
Deal found 10/30$1,069
Mon 12/710:25 am -
2 stops26h 45m
Mon 12/214:15 pm -
2 stops26h 54m
Deal found 11/1$1,180
Mon 12/77:25 am -
3 stops30h 00m
Mon 12/213:05 pm -
3 stops33h 44m
Deal found 11/4$1,214

Find flight deals from Chicago to New Zealand

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$795
(Globehunters)

One-way from

$649
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,310
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From Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($0 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChicagoWellington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - WLG Wellington

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/10

6:21 am-2:50 pm

3 stops37h 29m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$657

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/30

2:32 pm-8:55 am

1 stop23h 23m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/15

10:25 am-9:10 am

1 stop27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/15

3:25 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/26

9:59 am-8:55 am

2 stops27h 56m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/27

4:05 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/27

7:10 am-8:55 am

2 stops30h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/14

7:30 am-8:55 am

2 stops30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/13

8:11 pm-9:10 am

1 stop41h 59m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$708

ChicagoWellington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - WLG Wellington

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/27

5:55 pm-3:30 pm

3 stops50h 35m

Wellington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$732

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New Zealand

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand (average of $1,064). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,819). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to New Zealand is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand,Delta, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to New Zealand?

    Departing from Chicago to New Zealand will take you 22h 23m. Chicago and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 8186 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $593. Users have also found prices from $674 and $703 on Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to New Zealand?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to New Zealand 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 Chicago to New Zealand?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand (average of $1,064). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,819). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to New Zealand

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$318Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$626Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$809Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,062Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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