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$493+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AKL
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$892
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$493
(Trip.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,404
From Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 8/157:05 amORD - AKL
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/222:10 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$892
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 10/282:00 pmORD - AKL
3 stops32h 50mAir Canada
mar. 11/47:00 amAKL - ORD
3 stops31h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,017
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/197:09 pmORD - WLG
2 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/268:30 amWLG - ORD
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,066
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/192:00 pmORD - WLG
3 stops39h 05mAir Canada
mar. 2/176:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops27h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,067
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/147:09 pmORD - CHC
2 stops23h 56mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/216:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,079
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sáb. 11/13:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops37h 25mAir Canada
mar. 11/186:10 amCHC - ORD
3 stops52h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,141
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/147:09 pmORD - TRG
3 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/219:55 amTRG - ORD
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,481
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/217:01 pmORD - WLG
2 stops27h 09mFiji Airways
sáb. 11/85:20 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops21h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,485
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
sáb. 9/273:40 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops32h 35mAir Canada
mié. 10/13:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,525
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/147:09 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/2110:50 amZQN - ORD
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,535
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 8/144:50 pmORD - TRG
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
jue. 8/2112:55 pmTRG - ORD
2 stops26h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,788
This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/144:50 pmORD - NPE
2 stops30h 00mAir New Zealand
jue. 8/211:25 pmNPE - ORD
2 stops26h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$1,817

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to New Zealand 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 julio 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

New Zealand

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/15

7:05 am-10:45 pm

2 stops46h 40m

Auckland Intl

vie. 8/22

2:10 pm-5:40 am

2 stops32h 30m

$892

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/28

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops32h 50m

Auckland Intl

mar. 11/4

7:00 am-7:30 pm

3 stops31h 30m

$1,017

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/19

7:09 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 01m

Wellington

mar. 8/26

8:30 am-5:40 am

3 stops38h 10m

$1,066

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/19

2:00 pm-12:05 am

3 stops39h 05m

Wellington

mar. 2/17

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,067

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/14

7:09 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 56m

Christchurch

jue. 8/21

6:05 am-2:54 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,079

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 11/1

3:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Christchurch

mar. 11/18

6:10 am-3:11 pm

3 stops52h 01m

$1,141

ChicagoTauranga

ORD - TRG

ORDTRG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/14

7:09 pm-7:30 pm

3 stops31h 21m

Tauranga

jue. 8/21

9:55 am-5:40 am

3 stops36h 45m

$1,481

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/21

7:01 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 09m

Wellington

sáb. 11/8

5:20 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$1,485

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/27

3:40 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Queenstown Intl

mié. 10/1

3:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,525

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/14

7:09 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops31h 31m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 8/21

10:50 am-5:40 am

3 stops35h 50m

$1,535

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Deals found on 7/3

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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 $1,021). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated julio 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
872 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $634. Users have also found prices from $900 and $984 on Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Auckland Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Christchurch or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Queenstown Intl when deciding on the best route from Chicago to New Zealand.

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

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    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 $1,021). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to New Zealand

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to New Zealand. 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$425Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$465Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$915Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,180Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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