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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $933

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Thu 19/206:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops42h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 23/207:00
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops35h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,505
Thu 12/306:00
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Air Canada
Tue 24/315:35
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops38h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/2$1,907
Sat 21/317:45
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops25h 13m
Air New Zealand
Sat 28/321:15
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops40h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$1,944
Sun 22/306:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops35h 42m
Qantas Airways
Sun 29/319:29
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 41m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$2,058
Thu 12/321:05
WLG
-
ORD
3 stops35h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/309:45
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$2,174
Thu 1/1011:55
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops22h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 1/1021:20
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops56h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,336
Sat 21/306:00
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Air Canada
Sat 28/320:40
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops57h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/2$2,433

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Round-trip from

$1,505

One-way from

$933
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 25m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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26/3
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 39m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Chicago that are best for you.

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Wellington

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Chicago

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 19/2

06:05-05:55

2 stops42h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

07:00-13:35

2 stops35h 35m

$1,505

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 12/3

06:00-14:41

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

15:35-00:05

2 stops38h 30m

$1,907

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 21/3

17:45-00:58

2 stops25h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/3

21:15-08:10

2 stops40h 55m

$1,944

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 22/3

06:05-23:47

2 stops35h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:29-18:10

2 stops28h 41m

$2,058

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 12/3

21:05-14:41

3 stops35h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

09:45-16:10

3 stops36h 25m

$2,174

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 21/3

06:00-14:41

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/3

20:40-00:10

3 stops57h 30m

$2,433

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 21/3

17:10-14:16

3 stops39h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/3

12:45-16:10

3 stops33h 25m

$2,563

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 26/3

17:10-04:49

2 stops29h 39m

$933

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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 7 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from Wellington to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
987 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
987 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
987 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.

Related info for your journey

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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 26h 41m. 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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