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Cheap flights from Auckland to Chicago from $978

AKL — CHI
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Chicago

Tue 17/1113:20 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 2/1221:00 -
1 stop41h 55m
Deal found 19/8$1,664
Thu 5/1106:00 -
2 stops42h 02m
Mon 9/1121:06 -
2 stops65h 19m
Deal found 20/8$1,721
Mon 9/1120:20 -
2 stops32h 41m
Tue 24/1119:10 -
1 stop38h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,158
Wed 11/1119:00 -
2 stops23h 59m
Tue 24/1119:10 -
1 stop38h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,227
Thu 12/1116:05 -
3 stops27h 28m
Tue 24/1119:10 -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 17/8$2,234
Tue 10/1116:05 -
2 stops22h 59m
Tue 24/1115:25 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 17/8$2,239
Tue 10/1116:05 -
2 stops40h 26m
Mon 23/1121:00 -
2 stops45h 40m
Deal found 17/8$2,247
Mon 9/1120:20 -
2 stops32h 41m
Thu 26/1119:10 -
1 stop38h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,251
Fri 13/1119:00 -
2 stops24h 33m
Tue 24/1119:10 -
1 stop38h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,284
Tue 10/1120:20 -
2 stops32h 41m
Thu 26/1119:10 -
1 stop38h 50m
Deal found 17/8$2,301
Thu 12/1116:05 -
3 stops36h 56m
Wed 25/1119:10 -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 17/8$2,303

Find flight deals from Auckland to Chicago

Round-trip from

$1,407

One-way from

$978

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,336
American Airlines
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  • 31/1-2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 09m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($515 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/1

13:20-15:00

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

05:57-09:55

1 stop32h 58m

$1,412

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

06:00-05:02

2 stops42h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

21:06-09:25

2 stops65h 19m

$1,721

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/1

16:05-23:30

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

17:53-13:40

2 stops24h 47m

$2,249

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

14:45-20:55

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/11

09:30-08:55

1 stop28h 25m

$2,426
Fastest return journey

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/11

14:45-13:32

1 stop17h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/11

18:28-08:55

1 stop19h 27m

$2,426

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/11

06:50-16:57

2 stops29h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

17:15-14:45

2 stops26h 30m

$2,431

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

07:45-18:25

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

14:50-12:15

2 stops27h 25m

$2,437

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

14:45-17:50

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/11

09:59-08:55

2 stops27h 56m

$2,437

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

19:50-23:26

1 stop22h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

16:01-09:10

1 stop22h 09m

$2,459
Cheapest one-way

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

14:50-05:13

3 stops33h 23m

$985

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chicago (average of $1,481). Flying from Auckland to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,617). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Auckland to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,933 and $2,604 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,407 on American Airlines (31 Jan–2 Feb).

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

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,265.

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

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 26m.

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

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 54m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,084 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,105 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,509 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 20h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,412. 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 $1,411. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,480, and Air New Zealand, from $1,727. Qantas Airways is priced at 30% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chicago (average of $1,481). Flying from Auckland to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,617). 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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Fly from Auckland to Chicago on these airlines

Air New Zealand flights from Auckland Intl to Chicago
Qantas Airways flights from Auckland Intl to Chicago
United Airlines flights from Auckland Intl to Chicago

Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,411Average$2,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,480Average$2,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,727Average$2,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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