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$1,656+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — WLG
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Wellington

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/84:30 pm
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/153:55 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops37h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,656
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:00 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops24h 20m
Air New Zealand
Tue 5/196:20 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops31h 43m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/28$1,671
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/106:30 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops36h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 5/176:45 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops28h 16m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/26$1,711
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/164:30 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops29h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/306:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops31h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,724
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/123:40 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/196:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,731
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:30 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops27h 20m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/295:45 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops20h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/28$1,759
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:30 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops27h 20m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/153:55 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops22h 46m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/24$1,801
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/168:20 pm
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops58h 50m
Air Canada
Sat 5/303:55 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops39h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/25$1,842

Find flight deals from Chicago to Wellington

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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,656
(Expedia)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Wellington 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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Wellington that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

4:30 pm-4:25 pm

3 stops30h 55m

Wellington

Fri 5/15

3:55 pm-11:58 am

2 stops37h 03m

$1,656

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

4:00 pm-9:20 am

2 stops24h 20m

Wellington

Tue 5/19

6:20 am-9:03 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,671

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

2:15 pm-12:10 am

3 stops40h 55m

Wellington

Tue 5/19

6:05 am-2:45 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,739
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

6:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Wellington

Fri 5/29

5:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,759

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

6:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Wellington

Fri 5/15

3:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops22h 46m

$1,801

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

$1,855

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

9:05 am-12:10 am

3 stops46h 05m

Wellington

Sun 5/3

3:55 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops45h 20m

$1,977

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

6:40 pm-12:10 am

3 stops60h 30m

Wellington

Sun 4/19

9:10 pm-11:27 pm

3 stops43h 17m

$2,037

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Deals found on 3/24

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Wellington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Wellington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 29, 2026.
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
621 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
621 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
621 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 1 airline has 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 New Zealand can get you from Chicago to Wellington in just under 24h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Chicago and Wellington is about 8343 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Wellington round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,119), offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Wellington.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Chicago to Wellington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Wellington. 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,119Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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