How long is the flight from Wellington to Chicago?

Departing from Wellington to Chicago will take you 32h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13427 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CHI?

When flying from Wellington to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Chicago?

Located just 5.3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 0 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington 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 Wellington to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Chicago?

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06:05-20:03

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Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Chicago?
Located just 5.3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Chicago?
Departing from Wellington to Chicago will take you 32h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13427 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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.

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