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$494+ 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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Oct 25 — Nov 11
Sat 10/25
Sat 11/1
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$820
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$494
(United Airlines)

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July

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Average price

$1,723
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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 September 25, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:58 pmSTL - AKL
1 stop20h 12mQantas Airways
Fri 11/144:35 pmAKL - STL
2 stops26h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/23$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Tue 10/2112:25 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/282:50 pmAKL - STL
2 stops25h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/24$866
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Wed 11/197:00 amSTL - AKL
2 stops36h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 12/101:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop18h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/24$871
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/216:39 amSTL - AKL
2 stops41h 21mQantas Airways
Tue 10/2812:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop22h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/23$894
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:20 amSTL - AKL
1 stop26h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/133:50 pmAKL - STL
1 stop19h 37mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/24$977
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:10 amSTL - AKL
1 stop23h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/227:45 pmAKL - STL
1 stop21h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/24$979
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/66:30 amORD - AKL
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/132:50 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$1,003
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 12/811:35 amSTL - AKL
1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/221:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/23$1,012
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/293:40 pmORD - AKL
1 stop24h 20mAir Canada
Wed 2/186:15 amAKL - ORD
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 9/23$1,096
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 10/255:09 pmSTL - CHC
2 stops44h 26mQantas Airways
Tue 11/49:00 amCHC - STL
2 stops26h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/24$1,106
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Fri 11/78:20 amSTL - CHC
2 stops29h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/145:00 pmCHC - STL
2 stops20h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/23$1,108
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/86:30 amORD - AKL
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:15 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$1,127

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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 September 25, 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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Return

Price

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

5:54 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 16m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/27

1:20 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$820

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 11/7

5:58 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 12m

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/14

4:35 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$862

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/28

1:48 pm-9:10 am

1 stop24h 22m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/2

1:15 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$862

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

4:07 pm-10:05 am

2 stops22h 58m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/27

3:50 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$866

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/21

12:25 pm-8:10 am

2 stops25h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/28

2:50 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$866

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/10

1:20 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$871

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

5:49 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 21m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-11:09 pm

2 stops35h 09m

$871

MolineAuckland

MLI - AKL

MLIAKL

Moline Quad-City

Mon 3/16

3:52 pm-8:10 am

2 stops22h 18m

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/8

7:40 pm-10:14 am

2 stops31h 34m

$1,026

MolineAuckland

MLI - AKL

MLIAKL

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/21

5:55 am-7:35 am

2 stops31h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/25

1:35 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops50h 59m

$1,096

St. LouisChristchurch

STL - CHC

STLCHC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/25

5:09 pm-7:35 am

2 stops44h 26m

Christchurch

Tue 11/4

6:15 am-12:37 pm

2 stops25h 22m

$1,106

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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 September 25, 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.

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

    For as low as $820, Qantas Airways can have you in New Zealand from Illinois in 20h 16m. Illinois and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 7970 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 Illinois to New Zealand one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $494 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $647 and Air Canada from $712 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.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to New Zealand.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Illinois to New Zealand

Discover the top 6 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 September 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$663Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$915Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,220Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,350Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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