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$918+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Wellington (WLG)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — WLG
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
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 28, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/163:35 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 30mAir Canada
Tue 3/36:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops27h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 12/27$946
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/163:35 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:05 amWLG - ORD
3 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$965
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:40 pmORD - WLG
2 stops23h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/169:10 amWLG - ORD
2 stops26h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,032
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/247:58 pmORD - WLG
2 stops45h 42mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/313:55 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops23h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/27$1,186
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/38:00 pmORD - WLG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/107:40 amWLG - ORD
2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,088
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/183:40 pmORD - WLG
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Mon 5/253:55 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/26$1,192
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/248:45 pmORD - WLG
3 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/318:00 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops37h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,197
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/213:35 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 30mAir Canada
Wed 2/256:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops27h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 12/25$1,210

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$946
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$918
(Kiwi.com)
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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 December 28, 2025.
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

Mon 2/16

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops37h 30m

Wellington

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$946

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops37h 30m

Wellington

Tue 3/3

6:05 am-8:00 am

3 stops44h 55m

$965

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

6:40 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Wellington

Mon 2/16

9:10 am-4:38 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$1,032

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

8:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Wellington

Tue 2/10

7:40 am-2:57 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$1,088

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

7:58 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops45h 42m

Wellington

Sat 1/31

3:55 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,186

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

3:40 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 30m

Wellington

Mon 5/25

3:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,192

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

8:45 pm-12:05 am

3 stops56h 20m

Wellington

Sat 1/31

8:00 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops37h 41m

$1,197

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops37h 30m

Wellington

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,210

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

12:05 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops33h 05m

$918

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

2:40 pm-10:10 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,496

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Deals found on 12/27

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
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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.

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.
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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 28, 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
561 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
561 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
561 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 American Airlines can get you from Chicago to Wellington in just under 23h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 35m. 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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