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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chicago from $776

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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult

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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,903

One-way from

$776

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,198
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/12-30/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 19m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
8/11
  • 8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 21m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($162 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

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 11 June 2025.

Thu 25/906:00AKL - ORD
2 stops40h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/1019:03ORD - AKL
1 stop20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,835
Tue 14/1006:35CHC - ORD
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1015:40ORD - CHC
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,850
Tue 14/1006:35CHC - ORD
2 stops26h 20mAir Canada
Thu 30/1021:20ORD - CHC
3 stops55h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 8/6$1,855
Tue 14/1006:35AKL - ORD
2 stops31h 29mAir Canada
Thu 30/1014:00ORD - AKL
3 stops35h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/6$1,875
Tue 22/708:00AKL - ORD
3 stops39h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/706:40ORD - AKL
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$1,888
Fri 5/1210:45WLG - ORD
2 stops22h 54mAir Canada
Tue 30/1215:40ORD - WLG
2 stops37h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6$1,903
Thu 25/913:25AKL - ORD
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 25/1016:00ORD - AKL
1 stop47h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/6$1,923
Thu 24/708:45WLG - ORD
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/716:00ORD - WLG
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,974
Tue 16/906:00AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 51mQantas Airways
Tue 30/917:46ORD - AKL
2 stops26h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,060
Mon 18/806:00CHC - ORD
2 stops30h 17mQantas Airways
Mon 25/818:20ORD - CHC
2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,069
Tue 22/706:05WLG - ORD
2 stops32h 19mQantas Airways
Tue 29/717:49ORD - WLG
3 stops30h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/6$2,095
Tue 24/608:30WLG - ORD
2 stops44h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 28/622:17ORD - WLG
2 stops47h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$2,252

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

06:00-05:00

2 stops40h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

19:03-09:25

1 stop20h 22m

$1,835

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

06:35-20:04

2 stops31h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/10

14:00-19:00

3 stops35h 00m

$1,875

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/7

08:00-06:03

3 stops39h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/7

06:40-12:40

3 stops37h 00m

$1,888

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 5/12

10:45-14:39

2 stops22h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/12

15:40-00:05

2 stops37h 25m

$1,903

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

13:25-14:25

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

16:00-09:40

1 stop47h 40m

$1,923

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

07:10-14:25

2 stops49h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

14:40-00:05

2 stops38h 25m

$1,938

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 24/7

08:45-14:25

2 stops46h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/7

16:00-23:55

2 stops38h 55m

$1,974

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

06:35-16:42

2 stops28h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

15:40-23:05

2 stops36h 25m

$2,026

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/9

06:00-15:51

2 stops26h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

17:46-14:45

2 stops26h 59m

$2,060

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

06:00-19:17

2 stops30h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

18:20-15:25

2 stops28h 05m

$2,069

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 8/6

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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 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 11 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Chicago as you normally would.

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 1 September 2024.

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

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 11 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and Emirates from New Zealand to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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  • 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 ($929), Qantas Airways ($1,037), and American Airlines ($1,057).

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,471Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,473Average$2,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,520Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,701Average$2,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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