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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chicago from $987

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHI
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
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 12 July 2026.

Tue 25/814:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/909:20
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$2,303
Thu 20/819:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/821:20
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,321
Thu 6/815:15
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/821:20
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,329
Thu 6/813:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 20/815:22
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops29h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,335
Sun 23/818:20
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 53m
Qantas Airways
Sun 30/819:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops34h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,340
Tue 25/818:20
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 53m
Qantas Airways
Tue 1/919:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$2,345
Fri 7/820:15
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/821:13
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,348
Mon 17/819:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/821:20
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,354
Tue 25/806:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 29m
Qantas Airways
Tue 1/919:07
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$2,364
Sat 22/808:20
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/819:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$2,374
Mon 24/806:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 24m
Qantas Airways
Mon 31/817:16
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 24m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$2,399
Mon 10/815:40
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/819:00
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,480

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 12 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,303

One-way from

$987

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,173
25/8-1/9
  • 25/8-1/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 67h 42m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 07m total
  • New Zealand to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/8

13:25-23:30

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

15:22-14:05

2 stops29h 43m

$2,335

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 25/8

06:00-18:29

2 stops29h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

19:07-15:25

2 stops27h 18m

$2,364

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 26/8

06:20-23:30

2 stops34h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

19:00-00:20

2 stops36h 20m

$2,364

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/8

13:25-23:30

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

19:00-22:55

2 stops34h 55m

$2,390

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

06:45-18:29

2 stops28h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

19:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,458

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/7

13:25-00:07

2 stops27h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

15:21-14:10

2 stops29h 49m

$2,470

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 10/8

15:40-05:00

2 stops30h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

19:00-14:45

2 stops26h 45m

$2,480

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/8

08:20-18:29

2 stops27h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/8

19:07-14:10

2 stops26h 03m

$2,491

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/9

08:20-18:29

2 stops27h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

19:03-14:10

2 stops26h 07m

$2,492

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 10/8

06:05-20:30

2 stops31h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

17:50-14:45

2 stops27h 55m

$2,496

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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 $232). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,005). 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 12 July 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
246 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
246 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
653 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
1,061 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,810 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,332 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
246 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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 25h 36m. 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, 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 $232). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,005). 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$1,430Average$2,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,432Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,527Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,640Average$2,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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