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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chicago from $862
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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
Find flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago
Cheapest flights from New Zealand to ChicagoExplore 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 23 October 2025.
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 23 October 2025.
Fri 5/1214:50AKL - ORD
2 stops28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1206:50ORD - AKL
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,563
Mon 24/1113:20AKL - ORD
2 stops21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1208:50ORD - AKL
1 stop30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,622
Sat 6/1217:20WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1206:50ORD - WLG
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,666
Fri 31/1014:50AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1106:30ORD - AKL
2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$1,922
Wed 10/1214:00AKL - ORD
1 stop19h 41mAir Canada
Sun 28/1215:40ORD - AKL
1 stop24h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 21/10$1,949
Fri 5/1214:00AKL - ORD
2 stops22h 10mAir Canada
Fri 12/1218:05ORD - AKL
2 stops45h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 21/10$1,953
Mon 24/1106:15AKL - ORD
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Mon 8/1212:50ORD - AKL
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 22/10$2,029
Thu 13/1120:10AKL - ORD
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/205:20ORD - AKL
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$2,043
Thu 13/1120:10AKL - ORD
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/207:45ORD - AKL
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$2,049
Mon 10/1106:50AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/215:40ORD - AKL
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$2,069
Sun 9/1106:15AKL - ORD
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Wed 18/215:40ORD - AKL
1 stop24h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 23/10$2,073
Fri 5/1206:05CHC - ORD
2 stops31h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1211:55ORD - CHC
2 stops31h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/10$2,143
Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Mon 24/11
13:20-16:15
2 stops21h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/12
08:50-09:55
1 stop30h 05m
$1,622
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/2
13:20-13:55
1 stop19h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 24/2
07:18-10:05
1 stop31h 47m
$1,627
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/2
07:00-14:41
2 stops26h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 24/2
20:20-11:00
2 stops43h 40m
$1,694
WellingtonChicago
WLG - ORD
WLGORD
Wellington
Wed 11/3
06:05-05:04
2 stops40h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 15/3
10:15-12:20
2 stops32h 05m
$1,747
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Wed 10/12
14:00-17:01
2 stops22h 01m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 28/12
15:40-11:00
1 stop24h 20m
$1,949
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Fri 5/12
14:00-17:10
2 stops22h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 12/12
18:05-11:00
2 stops45h 55m
$1,953
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Sat 31/1
23:30-23:37
2 stops43h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 24/2
10:00-21:20
2 stops40h 20m
$1,956
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Thu 5/2
23:30-14:38
2 stops34h 08m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 24/2
10:00-21:20
2 stops40h 20m
$1,956
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/2
23:30-14:29
2 stops33h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 24/2
10:00-21:20
2 stops40h 20m
$1,956
AucklandChicago
AKL - ORD
AKLORD
Auckland Intl
Tue 10/3
19:55-06:19
1 stop28h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/3
08:53-05:55
1 stop27h 02m
$1,970
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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 $964). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,974). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 October 2025.
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?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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
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 23 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Boarding
8.2
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
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