Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 7% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New Zealand to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,519, or $1,519 for flights within the next 24 hours.
March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from New Zealand. Prices for March average $1,659 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,136. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a March flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in March
Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Chicago for under $1,825. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,722, but on average you can expect to pay $2,398.
Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
There are no direct flights from New Zealand to Chicago, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
Consider China Eastern, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Chicago.
The most popular flight routes from New Zealand to Chicago are Auckland Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Christchurch - Chicago O'Hare Intl and Wellington - Chicago O'Hare Intl.
While on average a flight from New Zealand to Chicago is generally $1,348, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $743. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $2,018 for that flight.
United Airlines, Emirates, and Delta can get you from New Zealand to Chicago in just under 18h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 43m. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,723), and Emirates ($2,512) offers the cheapest pricing from New Zealand to Chicago.
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $959. Air New Zealand flights start at $1,310 while deals on Emirates start at $1,573 one-way.
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from New Zealand to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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$867 | $1,106 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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$838 | $1,213 | No cancel fee | 69% |
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$926 | $1,407 | No cancel fee | 78% |
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