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Cheap flights from Auckland to Chicago from $1,126

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
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 8 July 2026.

Wed 4/1120:20
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 02m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/1115:51
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop18h 54m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$2,329
Tue 4/813:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 42m
Qantas Airways
Tue 25/817:16
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops27h 49m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/7$2,343
Mon 31/808:20
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/919:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/7$2,350
Mon 19/1006:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops36h 30m
Qantas Airways
Fri 23/1021:00
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop41h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/7$2,362
Mon 10/813:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 17/811:49
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops33h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$2,372
Tue 4/815:15
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/821:20
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,376
Mon 14/1219:00
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 46m
Air New Zealand
Tue 15/1207:15
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$2,378
Tue 1/1219:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 25m
Air New Zealand
Fri 11/1208:50
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop26h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$2,395
Wed 4/1107:30
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 29m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/1118:02
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop20h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/7$2,415

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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,329

One-way from

$1,126

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,169
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 56m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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6/9
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 24m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

20:15-06:17

1 stop27h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

21:20-13:20

2 stops47h 00m

$2,462

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

20:20-09:43

2 stops32h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/12

12:45-05:50

1 stop22h 05m

$2,478

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

06:10-15:54

2 stops26h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

19:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,494

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/8

20:15-06:17

1 stop27h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

21:13-14:05

2 stops47h 52m

$2,518

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

06:00-15:59

2 stops28h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/12

16:53-14:05

2 stops26h 12m

$2,575

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:25-13:55

1 stop41h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

15:35-13:25

1 stop27h 50m

$2,601

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

14:50-14:37

3 stops42h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/12

20:50-14:45

3 stops46h 55m

$2,756

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/12

13:20-15:00

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/12

15:50-14:05

2 stops27h 15m

$2,770
Fastest return journey

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

19:50-00:23

1 stop22h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

16:20-08:10

2 stops21h 50m

$2,836
Cheapest one-way

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

08:20-18:29

2 stops27h 09m

$1,244

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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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chicago (average of $235). Flying from Auckland to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,954). 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 51% 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 $1,322.

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 Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.

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 8 July 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
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,783 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,321 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Auckland to Chicago can take about 26h 44m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,494. 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 $1,449. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $1,450, and American Airlines, from $1,548. United Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chicago (average of $235). Flying from Auckland to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,954). 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 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,449Average$2,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,450Average$2,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,548Average$2,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,661Average$2,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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