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$534+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$918
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$534
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,628
From Illinois to New Zealand
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/34:43 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops21h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/173:50 pmAKL - STL
1 stop20h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$789
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:30 amSTL - AKL
2 stops31h 25mDelta
Wed 12/102:50 pmAKL - STL
2 stops24h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/12$908
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/254:12 pmSTL - CHC
2 stops28h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:15 amCHC - STL
2 stops28h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$918
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/195:57 pmSTL - AKL
1 stop20h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/101:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop17h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$939
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:20 amORD - AKL
2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/202:10 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$991
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/105:29 pmSTL - CHC
2 stops43h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/206:00 amCHC - STL
2 stops30h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,104
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:29 pmSTL - AKL
1 stop42h 16mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/157:45 pmAKL - STL
1 stop18h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/185:57 pmSTL - CHC
2 stops24h 08mFiji Airways
Thu 12/42:05 pmCHC - STL
2 stops27h 17mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,153
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:05 pmSTL - WLG
2 stops28h 05mFiji Airways
Sat 11/155:20 pmWLG - STL
2 stops24h 09mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,155
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 11/33:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops30h 40mAir Canada
Mon 11/177:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops28h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,162
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:30 pmORD - AKL
2 stops25h 10mFiji Airways
Sat 9/272:10 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops24h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,165
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/11:35 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/157:45 pmAKL - STL
1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,179

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

6:20 am-11:05 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/20

2:10 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$991

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

3:40 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/17

7:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$1,162

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

6:30 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/27

2:10 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,165

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

4:02 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Christchurch

Sat 12/13

2:10 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,180

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

1:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 11/18

6:10 am-2:39 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$1,257

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

3:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops37h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 11/15

6:10 am-4:38 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,316

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/26

7:38 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 02m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

2:30 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$1,382

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

4:40 pm-9:25 am

2 stops21h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

1:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$1,383

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

2:40 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/21

1:50 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$1,438

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

1:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

2:50 pm-10:38 pm

3 stops26h 48m

$1,468

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to New Zealand as you normally would.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air from Illinois to New Zealand to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $677 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,042 and Air New Zealand from $1,067 one-way.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to New Zealand

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$425Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$451Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$465Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$915Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,183Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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