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$806+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — WLG
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:13 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 32m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/133:55 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,024
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:23 am
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops37h 17m
Qantas Airways
Wed 9/163:40 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops43h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,038
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/245:16 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 24m
Qantas Airways
Tue 9/83:55 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,046
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 12/86:55 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/2212:35 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,071
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/133:22 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops29h 13m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/256:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops49h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,103
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/76:02 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops30h 33m
Qantas Airways
Thu 12/249:10 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops28h 28m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,137
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/217:00 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/283:55 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,148
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 10/254:53 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops27h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 10/316:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops28h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,149
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/219:06 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops48h 34m
Qantas Airways
Fri 8/286:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops34h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,165

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Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,024
(oojo)

One-way from

$806
(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 July 27, 2026.
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

Fri 8/21

7:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Wellington

Fri 8/28

3:55 pm-5:13 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,148

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

8:45 am-2:45 pm

2 stops37h 00m

Wellington

Tue 9/15

6:05 am-6:05 pm

2 stops53h 00m

$1,194

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

9:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Wellington

Thu 8/27

8:30 am-11:30 pm

3 stops32h 00m

$1,651

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/23

6:45 am-11:50 pm

2 stops47h 05m

Wellington

Sat 10/31

6:05 am-11:30 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,686

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

5:53 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 52m

Wellington

Wed 9/16

6:05 am-6:59 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,689

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

1:03 pm-11:55 pm

3 stops41h 52m

Wellington

Thu 8/27

8:45 am-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,783

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

7:00 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Wellington

Mon 9/14

3:40 pm-5:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

$1,841

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

3:40 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 30m

Wellington

Wed 9/16

6:05 am-8:00 am

3 stops42h 55m

$1,875

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

9:15 pm-12:10 am

3 stops57h 55m

Wellington

Mon 9/14

3:55 pm-7:48 pm

3 stops44h 53m

$2,353
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

9:20 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops50h 50m

$806

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Deals found on 7/24

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

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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 July 27, 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
655 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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
655 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
655 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Chicago to Wellington in just under 37h. 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,119Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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