How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chicago?

Departing from New Zealand to Chicago will take you 19h 46m. 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.

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.

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).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Chicago?

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CHI?

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.

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?

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Round-trip from	$2,132
One-way from	$835
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$2,628

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago (average of $1,753). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,776). 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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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.

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chicago?
Departing from New Zealand to Chicago will take you 19h 46m. 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.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago (average of $1,753). Flying from New Zealand to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,776). 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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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,614	Average$2,386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
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