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$1,031+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Wellington (WLG)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — WLG
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Wellington

Best flights from Chicago to Wellington
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Wellington that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/253:35 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 30mAir Canada
Sun 3/16:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops27h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,084
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/319:05 pmORD - WLG
2 stops40h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/79:55 amWLG - ORD
2 stops27h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$1,144
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/153:35 pmORD - WLG
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/303:55 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops40h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/156:20 pmORD - WLG
2 stops35h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/3010:45 amWLG - ORD
2 stops44h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,324
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/149:30 amORD - WLG
2 stops56h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/214:45 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops23h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/16$1,236
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/53:40 pmORD - WLG
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Fri 4/173:55 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops39h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,242
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 4/59:15 pmORD - WLG
2 stops41h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 4/173:55 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$1,328
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/168:20 pmORD - WLG
3 stops58h 50mAir Canada
Sat 5/303:55 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,346

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Wellington (WLG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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$1,031
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Wellington that are best for you.

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ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops37h 30m

Wellington

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,084

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

9:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops40h 35m

Wellington

Sat 2/7

9:55 am-6:52 pm

2 stops27h 57m

$1,144

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

9:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops56h 50m

Wellington

Wed 1/21

4:45 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,236

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

3:40 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 30m

Wellington

Fri 4/17

3:55 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops39h 48m

$1,242

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

3:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Wellington

Mon 3/30

3:55 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops40h 48m

$1,253

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

6:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops35h 45m

Wellington

Mon 3/30

10:45 am-1:02 pm

2 stops44h 17m

$1,324

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

9:15 pm-8:10 am

2 stops41h 55m

Wellington

Fri 4/17

3:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,328

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

8:20 pm-12:10 am

3 stops58h 50m

Wellington

Sat 5/30

3:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,346

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Deals found on 12/16

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Wellington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Wellington in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Wellington flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Wellington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Wellington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Wellington flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Wellington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Chicago to Wellington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
553 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
553 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
553 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Wellington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wellington from Chicago?

    Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Wellington. You should not have trouble finding flights to Wellington from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Wellington airport from Chicago. It is only a 3.3 mi journey from Wellington (WLG) to Wellington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Wellington?

    Air Canada and Air New Zealand can get you from Chicago to Wellington in just under 37h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. The distance between Chicago and Wellington is about 8343 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Wellington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Wellington?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Wellington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Wellington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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