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$1,702+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — WLG
May 26 — Jun 21
Tue 5/26
Tue 6/2
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 April 26, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/103:00 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Tue 11/176:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops28h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,702
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/106:03 pm
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops32h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/179:55 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops27h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,724
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/712:59 pm
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops32h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/143:40 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops31h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,741
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/164:50 pm
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/306:00 am
WLG
-
ORD
3 stops40h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,777
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/218:50 pm
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops51h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/286:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops34h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,789
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/161:18 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops32h 27m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/306:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,805
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/76:10 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops37h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 6/148:00 pm
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops42h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,806
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 5/187:21 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops35h 34m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/296:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops34h 54m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,836

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 April 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,741
(Mytrip)
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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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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

1:18 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops32h 27m

Wellington

Sat 5/30

6:05 am-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 06m

$1,805

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

7:21 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops35h 34m

Wellington

Fri 5/29

6:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,836

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

6:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Wellington

Fri 5/29

8:45 am-11:16 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$1,898
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

6:10 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Wellington

Thu 7/23

4:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,945

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

6:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops36h 40m

Wellington

Sat 5/30

7:50 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops44h 26m

$1,949

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

7:01 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops35h 54m

Wellington

Wed 9/23

2:35 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops44h 21m

$2,112

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

7:20 pm-7:05 am

3 stops42h 45m

Wellington

Thu 7/23

6:05 am-6:13 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$2,284

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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 April.
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.

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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 April 26, 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
632 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
632 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
632 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 32h 27m. 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 April 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,119Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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