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Cheap flights from Auckland to Chicago from $689

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 February 2026.

Mon 23/314:50
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,535
Tue 21/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,557
Mon 20/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,592
Tue 7/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/409:45
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,671
Thu 9/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,719
Thu 28/520:15
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 25m
Air New Zealand
Tue 2/614:21
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop22h 39m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$1,795
Mon 23/313:35
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 59m
Delta
Tue 21/409:50
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops28h 00m
Delta
Deal found 22/2$1,822
Wed 8/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,823
Thu 28/513:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 34m
Qantas Airways
Tue 2/617:10
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/2$1,870

Find flight deals from Auckland to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Chicago (CHI). 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 23 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,535

One-way from

$689

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,534
23/3-21/4
  • 23/3-21/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 71h 50m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 59m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Chicago 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 23 February 2026.
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AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

13:35-21:34

2 stops25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

09:50-06:50

2 stops28h 00m

$1,822

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-16:38

1 stop19h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

14:00-06:00

2 stops23h 00m

$1,903

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

13:50-20:27

2 stops23h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

08:55-06:05

2 stops26h 10m

$2,032

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/4

06:00-08:50

3 stops43h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

11:54-16:50

3 stops35h 56m

$2,271

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

06:00-14:18

2 stops25h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/7

19:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,355

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

06:00-14:18

2 stops25h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

17:10-14:05

2 stops27h 55m

$2,435

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

13:50-21:35

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

07:00-05:00

1 stop29h 00m

$2,670

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

13:50-00:59

1 stop28h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/7

07:00-05:00

1 stop29h 00m

$2,680

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

16:30-21:35

3 stops46h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/7

00:30-14:45

2 stops45h 15m

$3,232

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

20:15-05:50

1 stop26h 35m

$823

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Chicago, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chicago (average of $1,174). Flying from Auckland to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,885). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Chicago?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Auckland to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,258.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 29m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 52m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 23 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Auckland to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
597 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,739 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Auckland to Chicago?

    Located just 17.9 km from the city centre, Auckland Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Auckland. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Auckland to Chicago can take about 19h 48m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,903. Auckland and Chicago are separated by a distance of 13174 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Chicago round-trip from $1,337. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,379, and Air New Zealand, from $1,581. Qantas Airways is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $638 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $841 and Qantas Airways from $862 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Chicago 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 Auckland to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chicago (average of $1,174). Flying from Auckland to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,885). 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 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Chicago. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 23 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,337Average$2,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,379Average$2,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,581Average$2,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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