How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chicago?

Departing from New Zealand to Chicago will take you 19h 30m. The distance between New Zealand and Chicago is about 13708 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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. Find deals

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).

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, Christchurch - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Wellington - Chicago O'Hare Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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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 22 November 2025.

Mon 22/1213:20AKL - ORD

1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/109:02ORD - AKL

1 stop29h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,103

Tue 16/1219:35AKL - ORD

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 6/113:00ORD - AKL

1 stop21h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/11$2,173

Tue 16/1216:05AKL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir Tahiti Nui

Tue 6/115:10ORD - AKL

2 stops27h 30mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 20/11$2,312

Mon 22/1214:35AKL - ORD

2 stops23h 24mDelta

Mon 12/112:00ORD - AKL

2 stops25h 35mDelta

Deal found 21/11$2,319

Sun 14/1213:20AKL - ORD

1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines

Mon 22/1219:47ORD - AKL

1 stop19h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/11$2,321

Mon 22/1215:50AKL - ORD

1 stop26h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/111:05ORD - AKL

1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/11$2,342

Best flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 November 2025.

Thu 29/113:20AKL - ORD

2 stops20h 37mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/209:02ORD - AKL

1 stop29h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,498

Tue 3/214:00AKL - ORD

2 stops40h 06mAir Canada

Tue 24/218:00ORD - AKL

2 stops46h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 21/11$1,571

Sun 10/520:10CHC - ORD

2 stops42h 01mAir New Zealand

Sun 24/516:40ORD - CHC

2 stops24h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/11$1,914

Tue 24/214:15CHC - ORD

1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/220:10ORD - CHC

2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,089

Sun 10/515:50CHC - ORD

2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 24/508:05ORD - CHC

3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/11$2,314

Tue 3/213:20AKL - ORD

2 stops22h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 24/207:00ORD - AKL

1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,498

Mon 5/115:55CHC - ORD

2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 12/115:23ORD - CHC

2 stops29h 02mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/11$3,310

Thu 5/207:40WLG - ORD

2 stops26h 57mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/206:00ORD - WLG

2 stops40h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/11$1,583

Tue 24/212:00CHC - ORD

2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand

Sat 28/212:55ORD - CHC

2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/11$2,137

Mon 5/116:20WLG - ORD

2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 12/115:23ORD - WLG

2 stops28h 27mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/11$3,340

Mon 5/106:00WLG - ORD

3 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/115:35ORD - WLG

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/11$4,081

Mon 5/106:00WLG - ORD

3 stops29h 59mAir Canada

Mon 12/114:00ORD - WLG

3 stops39h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 21/11$4,431

Mon 5/114:20CHC - ORD

1 stop41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/114:35ORD - CHC

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/11$4,145

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago. Data last updated 22 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 14/1213:20AKL - ORD

1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines

Mon 22/1219:47ORD - AKL

1 stop19h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/11$2,321

Tue 16/1219:35AKL - ORD

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 6/113:00ORD - AKL

1 stop21h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/11$2,173

Tue 16/1216:05AKL - ORD

2 stops24h 20mAir Tahiti Nui

Tue 6/115:10ORD - AKL

2 stops27h 30mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 20/11$2,312

Mon 22/1213:20AKL - ORD

1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/109:02ORD - AKL

1 stop29h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,103

Mon 22/1214:35AKL - ORD

2 stops23h 24mDelta

Mon 12/112:00ORD - AKL

2 stops25h 35mDelta

Deal found 21/11$2,319

Mon 22/1215:50AKL - ORD

1 stop26h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/111:05ORD - AKL

1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/11$2,342

One-way flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 November 2025.

Fri 6/208:45CHC - ORD

2 stops24h 56mAir Canada

Deal found 22/11$784

Fri 6/208:45CHC - ORD

2 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$793

Thu 7/506:35AKL - ORD

2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/11$966

Thu 7/506:35AKL - ORD

2 stops25h 14mAir Canada

Deal found 21/11$973

Wed 15/414:00AKL - ORD

3 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/11$978

Tue 16/1223:30AKL - ORD

3 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$982

Thu 7/520:15AKL - ORD

1 stop19h 27mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/11$1,057

Fri 6/214:15CHC - ORD

1 stop23h 33mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/11$1,080

Sun 30/1113:20AKL - ORD

1 stop18h 54mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/11$1,098

Tue 16/1219:35AKL - ORD

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/11$1,101

Sun 30/1113:20AKL - ORD

2 stops19h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/11$1,116

Tue 31/306:00CHC - ORD

2 stops29h 31mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/11$1,139

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

Round-trip from	$1,498
One-way from	$784
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,008

American Airlines
29/1-2/2
3 total stops
50h 30m total
New Zealand to Chicago

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Air Canada
6/2
2 total stops
24h 56m total
New Zealand to Chicago

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

13:20-14:57

2 stops20h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

09:02-09:55

1 stop29h 53m

$1,498

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

13:20-16:45

2 stops22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

07:00-10:05

1 stop32h 05m

$1,498

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:00-11:06

2 stops40h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:00-11:00

2 stops46h 00m

$1,571

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/2

07:40-15:37

2 stops26h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

06:00-17:05

2 stops40h 05m

$1,583

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

20:10-21:11

2 stops42h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/5

16:40-10:25

2 stops24h 45m

$1,914

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

14:15-14:45

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

20:10-10:35

2 stops43h 25m

$2,089

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

12:00-14:45

2 stops21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

12:55-09:05

2 stops25h 10m

$2,137

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

15:50-14:25

2 stops39h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/5

08:05-00:20

3 stops47h 15m

$2,314

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 5/1

15:55-23:40

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

15:23-15:25

2 stops29h 02m

$3,310

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 5/1

16:20-23:40

2 stops26h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

15:23-14:50

2 stops28h 27m

$3,340

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Deals found on 22/11

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago

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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 $884). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,024). 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to Chicago in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Chicago?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

533 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

942 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

9,033 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

10,464 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chicago?
Departing from New Zealand to Chicago will take you 19h 30m. The distance between New Zealand and Chicago is about 13708 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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, Christchurch - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Wellington - 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 $884). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,024). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,472	Average$2,473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,473	Average$2,235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,490	Average$2,184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,688	Average$2,477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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.

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