Illinois

$543+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
May 15 — May 221
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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/294:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop36h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 6/56:59 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,032
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 5/114:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop33h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 5/256:59 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,102
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 5/24:35 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops65h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 5/66:56 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops36h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,245
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:15 am
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 6/23:40 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops32h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/11$1,265
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 30m
Air Tahiti Nui
Thu 6/48:50 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops46h 20m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 4/13$1,285
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:00 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Air Canada
Tue 6/23:40 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops29h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/10$1,352
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 5/71:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 34m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/197:21 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops25h 44m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,362
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Thu 5/286:20 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops28h 37m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/46:59 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/13$1,382
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Mon 12/78:10 pm
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop20h 36m
Air New Zealand
Sun 12/2711:00 pm
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,385
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/276:05 am
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 06m
Qantas Airways
Wed 6/36:59 pm
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops26h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,388
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Fri 6/121:25 pm
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 34m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/137:01 pm
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,388
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 5/73:15 pm
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/196:55 am
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,389

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,032
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$543
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,161
From New Zealand to Illinois
One-way flight from New Zealand to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 5/2

4:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops65h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

6:56 pm-12:20 am

2 stops36h 24m

$1,245

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-5:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

3:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,352

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 5/28

6:20 am-5:57 pm

2 stops28h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

6:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,382

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 5/24

6:05 am-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

5:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,407

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 5/10

6:05 am-7:57 pm

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

7:21 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,410

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

6:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,414

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 5/29

6:05 am-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

5:10 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,422

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

5:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,425

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/24

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

8:15 am-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,426

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/28

6:05 am-7:33 pm

2 stops30h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

4:44 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops29h 01m

$1,461

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/14

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $399). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from New Zealand to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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 New Zealand to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

    Departing from New Zealand to Illinois will take you 28h 37m. The distance from New Zealand to Illinois is about 8518 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Illinois?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $399). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,725). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Illinois. 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 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,387Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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