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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,726 and $2,521 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,226 on American Airlines (3 Feb-24 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Chicago on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 41m. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 45m. Find deals

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,726 and $2,521 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,226 on American Airlines (3 Feb-24 Feb). Find deals

Question 5

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

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Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,121.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Auckland to Chicago?

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A quick flight from Auckland to Chicago can take about 31h 44m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,226. Auckland and Chicago are separated by a distance of 13174 km.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Chicago round-trip from $1,422. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,523, and Qantas Airways, from $1,542. Air Canada is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Chicago, you should look to book at least 24 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Chicago?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Chicago?

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Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Auckland to Chicago.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Chicago?

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Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 9% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 25 days in advance to save up to 46% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 25 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Auckland to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,741, or $2,529 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chicago?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Auckland in February are about $2,066 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $1,322.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CHI?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 17

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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 4 different airlines.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Chicago?

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Chicago?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Chicago from Auckland today with Cheapflights!

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Chicago?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Auckland to Chicago.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Chicago with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Auckland to Chicago with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Chicago become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Auckland to Chicago flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,226
One-way from	$680
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,080

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,422	Average$2,084	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,523	Average$2,360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,542	Average$2,061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,884	Average$2,384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Chicago from $680

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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