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$634+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
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 May 22, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 5/216:35 am
STL
-
AKL
2 stops47h 20m
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/288:20 am
AKL
-
STL
2 stops32h 36m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/20$863
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Mon 8/246:00 am
STL
-
AKL
2 stops49h 30m
Qantas Airways
Fri 8/288:20 am
AKL
-
STL
2 stops31h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/17$993
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/266:30 am
STL
-
AKL
2 stops47h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/126:00 am
AKL
-
STL
2 stops36h 42m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,083
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/316:55 am
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops47h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/37:00 am
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops54h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,091
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/307:06 pm
STL
-
AKL
1 stop19h 04m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/113:50 pm
AKL
-
STL
2 stops27h 44m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/20$1,145
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/166:35 am
STL
-
AKL
2 stops39h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 6/288:20 am
AKL
-
STL
2 stops56h 36m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,185
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Mon 5/256:55 am
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/13:55 pm
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops45h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 12/11:20 pm
STL
-
AKL
1 stop25h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/11:20 pm
AKL
-
STL
1 stop20h 44m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,199
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/268:30 am
STL
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 11/123:50 pm
AKL
-
STL
1 stop25h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/18$1,211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/264:30 pm
STL
-
AKL
2 stops21h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 11/123:50 pm
AKL
-
STL
1 stop21h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 12/12:15 pm
STL
-
AKL
2 stops23h 00m
Delta
Thu 12/102:35 pm
AKL
-
STL
2 stops25h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/20$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 11/207:00 am
STL
-
AKL
2 stops46h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sun 12/271:20 pm
AKL
-
STL
1 stop22h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,233

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 May 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$993
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$634
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,161
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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 May 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/26

8:30 am-8:10 am

1 stop29h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

3:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,211

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/26

4:30 pm-8:10 am

2 stops21h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

3:50 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop21h 03m

$1,212

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/31

6:30 am-7:15 am

2 stops30h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/14

2:35 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$1,216
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 10/31

7:06 pm-8:10 am

1 stop19h 04m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/14

7:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,368

St. LouisWellington

STL - WLG

STLWLG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/27

6:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Wellington

Tue 11/3

5:40 pm-11:42 pm

3 stops49h 02m

$1,479

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-1:20 pm

3 stops38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/19

1:25 pm-6:20 am

3 stops33h 55m

$1,490

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

6:00 am-2:20 pm

3 stops38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-5:40 am

3 stops42h 40m

$1,665

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

2:55 pm-7:15 am

1 stop22h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

2:35 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$1,666

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

2:17 pm-12:45 am

3 stops40h 28m

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/13

6:00 am-11:57 pm

3 stops36h 57m

$1,670

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

11:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop39h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/19

3:50 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop24h 48m

$1,680

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $142). Flying from Illinois to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,285). 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 74 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 $1,212, Air New Zealand can have you in New Zealand from Illinois in 21h 40m. 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 Fiji Airways from $587 and Qantas Airways from $591 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $142). Flying from Illinois to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,285). 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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$318Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$534Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$735Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$835Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,061Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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