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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chicago from $686

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,273

One-way from

$686

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,873
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 32m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 56m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Thu 12/206:05CHC - ORD
2 stops53h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/213:15ORD - CHC
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,273
Wed 18/306:15AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 26mAir Canada
Tue 7/415:40ORD - AKL
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,281
Wed 18/306:00WLG - ORD
2 stops26h 41mAir Canada
Tue 7/415:40ORD - WLG
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,297
Fri 2/1006:30CHC - ORD
2 stops26h 19mAir Canada
Mon 12/1015:40ORD - CHC
2 stops39h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,366
Thu 12/206:10CHC - ORD
2 stops29h 28mAir Canada
Mon 16/215:35ORD - CHC
2 stops38h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,371
Tue 3/214:00AKL - ORD
1 stop21h 42mAir Canada
Tue 24/218:04ORD - AKL
2 stops45h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,381
Wed 18/306:15AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/414:00ORD - AKL
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,390
Wed 18/306:05WLG - ORD
3 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/410:52ORD - WLG
3 stops44h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,437
Thu 5/206:15AKL - ORD
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Mon 9/215:35ORD - AKL
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,489
Tue 3/215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop33h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 24/216:49ORD - AKL
1 stop21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,492
Thu 5/213:20AKL - ORD
2 stops22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/206:00ORD - AKL
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,497
Thu 12/206:05WLG - ORD
2 stops42h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 16/216:49ORD - WLG
2 stops25h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,515

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New Zealand

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Chicago

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:05-16:37

2 stops53h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

13:15-13:15

2 stops29h 00m

$1,273

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 18/3

06:00-14:41

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

15:40-00:10

2 stops39h 30m

$1,297

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:10-16:38

2 stops29h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

15:35-00:40

2 stops38h 05m

$1,371

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:00-18:55

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:04-11:00

2 stops45h 56m

$1,381

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 18/3

06:05-22:04

3 stops33h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

10:52-00:10

3 stops44h 18m

$1,437

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

06:15-14:41

2 stops27h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

15:35-17:20

2 stops30h 45m

$1,489

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

13:20-19:06

2 stops24h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

06:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

$1,492

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

13:20-16:42

2 stops22h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

07:00-09:55

1 stop31h 55m

$1,492

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 12/2

06:05-05:55

2 stops42h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

16:49-13:35

2 stops25h 46m

$1,515

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 21/2

06:00-14:41

2 stops27h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

15:35-16:10

2 stops29h 35m

$1,736

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago (average of $856). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,961). 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 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 7 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Chicago. 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,600 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Chicago. 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 Chicago?

    Departing from New Zealand to Chicago will take you 26h 41m. The distance between New Zealand and Chicago is about 13427 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Chicago are Air Canada ($691), Air New Zealand ($870), and Qantas Airways ($891).

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Chicago, consider Auckland Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Wellington - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Christchurch - Chicago O'Hare Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Chicago?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago (average of $856). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,961). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,382Average$2,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,426Average$2,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,443Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,635Average$2,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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