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$755+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to New Zealand

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 December 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/302:18 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops23h 17mDelta
Tue 1/202:35 pmAKL - STL
2 stops25h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/29$866
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/301:59 pmORD - AKL
2 stops23h 36mDelta
Thu 1/152:35 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops28h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/29$866
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Sun 12/288:58 pmORD - AKL
1 stop41h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/171:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$869
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/306:41 amSTL - AKL
1 stop31h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/203:50 pmAKL - STL
2 stops40h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$877
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/306:41 amSTL - AKL
1 stop31h 29mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/203:50 pmAKL - STL
1 stop18h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/29$1,003
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/2810:10 pmORD - AKL
1 stop40h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/178:10 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/27$1,172
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/302:40 pmORD - AKL
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/153:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop33h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,175
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Sun 12/2810:10 pmORD - AKL
1 stop40h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/73:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,473
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/301:59 pmORD - AKL
2 stops23h 36mDelta
Tue 1/62:35 pmAKL - ORD
3 stops26h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/29$1,516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/294:20 pmORD - AKL
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/53:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Mon 12/297:25 amORD - AKL
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Mon 1/52:35 pmAKL - ORD
3 stops26h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/28$1,616
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:05 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops23h 55mAir Canada
Wed 12/312:00 pmAKL - STL
2 stops27h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 12/28$2,063

Find 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 December 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$837
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$755
(SmartFares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,729
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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 December 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Zealand that are best for you.

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St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/1

7:04 am-9:55 am

1 stop31h 51m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/9

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

1:24 pm-9:55 am

1 stop25h 31m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

3:10 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/18

1:20 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$861

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

11:31 am-9:55 am

1 stop27h 24m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-2:53 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$861

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/2

5:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/12

3:50 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

11:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop27h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/6

3:50 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop26h 48m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/11

2:50 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

2:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/6

3:50 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

1:24 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 16m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/20

6:10 am-4:37 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$862

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

5:16 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 54m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/8

3:50 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop18h 03m

$862

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $622). Flying from Illinois to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,335). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to New Zealand. 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 Illinois to New Zealand?

    For as low as $862, Qantas Airways can have you in New Zealand from Illinois in 21h 10m. 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 $495 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $573 and American Airlines from $596 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $622). Flying from Illinois to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,335). 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$663Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,063Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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