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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chicago from $1,028

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 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
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 10 June 2026.

Thu 16/714:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 22m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/718:19
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops25h 26m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/6$2,256
Thu 3/915:15
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 14m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 13/909:50
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops33h 20m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 6/6$2,369
Tue 21/706:20
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops26h 39m
Qantas Airways
Tue 28/717:10
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/6$2,375
Wed 14/1006:20
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops27h 43m
Qantas Airways
Wed 21/1015:14
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops29h 31m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,380
Wed 26/806:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 24m
Qantas Airways
Thu 10/918:00
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops27h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/6$2,411
Fri 24/706:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops35h 02m
Qantas Airways
Fri 31/719:08
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops26h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/6$2,431
Wed 19/813:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/819:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/6$2,443
Thu 16/708:20
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 56m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/715:49
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops27h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/6$2,455
Sun 1/1114:35
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 55m
Delta
Sun 15/1118:30
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop18h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/6$2,467
Thu 11/606:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/615:50
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$2,469
Mon 15/606:45
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops29h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 25/717:10
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops27h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$2,478
Thu 16/713:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 42m
American Airlines
Thu 30/719:08
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$2,479

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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,256

One-way from

$1,028

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,545
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 16/7-30/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 48m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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14/11
  • 14/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 07m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($625 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 June 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 14/10

06:20-16:03

2 stops27h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/10

15:14-14:45

2 stops29h 31m

$2,380

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 24/7

06:05-00:07

2 stops35h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/7

19:08-14:45

2 stops26h 37m

$2,431

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/8

13:25-23:30

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

19:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,443

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/7

08:20-18:16

2 stops26h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

19:08-14:05

2 stops25h 57m

$2,455

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

14:35-14:47

1 stop18h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/11

07:30-08:15

2 stops29h 45m

$2,467

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 26/8

08:55-23:30

3 stops31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

13:50-14:40

2 stops31h 50m

$2,648

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

15:45-14:18

2 stops39h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

17:10-15:25

2 stops29h 15m

$2,656

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 20/6

06:00-14:18

2 stops25h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

15:00-14:45

2 stops30h 45m

$2,656

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

15:45-14:18

2 stops39h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/7

12:00-00:20

2 stops43h 20m

$2,656

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 20/6

06:00-17:28

2 stops28h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/6

20:55-00:20

2 stops58h 25m

$2,656

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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 $230). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,760). 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 10 June 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
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,046 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,805 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,154 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
243 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chicago?

    Departing from New Zealand to Chicago will take you 18h 12m. The distance between New Zealand and Chicago is about 13174 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, 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.

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    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 $230). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,760). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,416Average$2,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,417Average$2,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,512Average$2,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,926Average$2,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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