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$620+ 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
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 July 18, 2026.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sun 10/253:20 pm
STL
-
AKL
2 stops27h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 10/316:00 am
AKL
-
STL
2 stops30h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/15$1,130
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/257:05 pm
STL
-
AKL
1 stop19h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 10/312:50 pm
AKL
-
STL
2 stops25h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/15$1,135
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Sat 10/316:30 am
MLI
-
AKL
2 stops31h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 11/43:50 pm
AKL
-
MLI
2 stops24h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,135
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Wed 8/126:00 am
STL
-
AKL
2 stops49h 30m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/181:25 pm
AKL
-
STL
2 stops26h 34m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/15$1,141
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 10/2012:47 pm
STL
-
AKL
2 stops41h 43m
Qantas Airways
Tue 11/106:00 am
AKL
-
STL
2 stops29h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/17$1,147
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 10/306:40 pm
MLI
-
AKL
2 stops43h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 11/33:50 pm
AKL
-
MLI
2 stops24h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$1,154
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/279:20 am
ORD
-
CHC
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/31:05 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops33h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,165
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:43 pm
STL
-
AKL
2 stops35h 12m
Qantas Airways
Thu 10/84:05 pm
AKL
-
STL
2 stops25h 41m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/16$1,175
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Tue 9/19:20 am
ORD
-
CHC
3 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/83:45 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops31h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$1,223
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 10/16:43 pm
STL
-
AKL
2 stops29h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/86:10 am
AKL
-
STL
3 stops31h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,285
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Tue 10/2012:47 pm
STL
-
AKL
2 stops34h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/107:30 am
AKL
-
STL
3 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$1,286
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/146:00 am
STL
-
WLG
2 stops39h 45m
Qantas Airways
Fri 8/216:05 am
WLG
-
STL
2 stops33h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/17$1,299

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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,130
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$620
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$598
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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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/29

5:11 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 04m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

1:25 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,130

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/29

5:11 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 54m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

1:25 pm-8:24 am

3 stops35h 59m

$1,135

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/20

3:35 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops29h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/28

3:20 pm-9:24 am

3 stops35h 04m

$1,135

MolineAuckland

MLI - AKL

MLIAKL

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/31

6:30 am-8:10 am

2 stops31h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/4

3:50 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,136

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops49h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/14

6:00 am-6:04 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$1,141

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-12:30 am

2 stops49h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/18

1:25 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,141

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/20

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/28

1:25 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,141

MolineAuckland

MLI - AKL

MLIAKL

Moline Quad-City

Fri 10/30

6:40 pm-8:10 am

2 stops43h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

3:50 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,154

St. LouisWellington

STL - WLG

STLWLG

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 8/14

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

Wellington

Fri 8/21

6:05 am-10:59 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$1,299

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

9:20 am-11:55 pm

3 stops45h 35m

Wellington

Tue 8/18

6:05 am-6:17 am

2 stops41h 12m

$1,328

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $1,104). Flying from Illinois to New Zealand in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,804). 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 Illinois to New Zealand?

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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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 $1,130, Qantas Airways can have you in New Zealand from Illinois in 26h 04m. 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 $522 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $591 and Fiji Airways from $721 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $1,104). Flying from Illinois to New Zealand in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,804). 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$295Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$736Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$809Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,081Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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