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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chicago from $690

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

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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 24 February 2026.

Thu 19/306:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops52h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 23/321:13
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops45h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,135
Thu 19/315:55
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops47h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 23/318:49
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops24h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,177
Mon 23/314:50
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,537
Tue 21/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,558
Mon 20/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,594
Tue 7/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/409:45
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,672
Tue 13/1006:10
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops33h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 21/1007:40
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops32h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,709
Mon 12/1006:30
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops33h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 21/1017:09
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops23h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,718
Thu 9/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops41h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,721
Wed 14/1017:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops25h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 20/1014:15
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,736
Tue 13/1006:10
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops33h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 17/1014:25
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops29h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,739
Mon 12/1006:30
CHC
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ORD
2 stops33h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 23/1011:00
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops30h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,748

Find 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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,135

One-way from

$690

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,535
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 38m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 59m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 24 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Chicago that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 19/3

06:05-16:36

2 stops52h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

21:13-12:20

2 stops45h 07m

$1,135

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

15:55-21:35

2 stops47h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

18:49-13:15

2 stops24h 26m

$1,177

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 30/4

10:05-01:26

2 stops32h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

22:45-14:50

2 stops47h 05m

$1,830

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 24/3

16:00-05:37

2 stops31h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

16:44-14:45

2 stops28h 01m

$1,851

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

13:50-16:38

1 stop19h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

14:00-06:00

2 stops23h 00m

$1,905

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

13:50-14:50

1 stop18h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

14:10-05:00

1 stop19h 50m

$2,034

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 9/4

06:00-19:57

2 stops30h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/4

19:21-15:25

2 stops27h 04m

$2,193

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 30/4

09:15-23:59

3 stops31h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

19:21-23:55

2 stops35h 34m

$2,233

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 10/4

06:05-17:44

2 stops28h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

16:30-14:40

2 stops29h 10m

$2,253

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

20:10-00:59

1 stop22h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

12:52-08:10

1 stop25h 18m

$2,260

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/2

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago (average of $1,175). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,888). 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 24 February 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
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,344 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,742 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 31h 37m. 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 ($638), Air New Zealand ($842), and Qantas Airways ($863).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago (average of $1,175). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,888). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,338Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,380Average$2,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,582Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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