How long is the flight from Wellington to Chicago?

Departing from Wellington to Chicago will take you 40h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13427 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Chicago round-trip?

Qantas Airways, at $1,495, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Chicago.. Qantas Airways is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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. Find deals

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 day to fly return from Wellington to Chicago?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Chicago. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Chicago?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Wellington. Users have commonly found prices around $2,084 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,406. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 1 airline.

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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Round-trip from	$1,545
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$2,449

American Airlines
11/3-15/3
4 total stops
71h 19m total
Wellington to Chicago

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Sun 26/1017:45WLG - ORD

2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1121:08ORD - WLG

2 stops55h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,996

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Wed 11/306:05WLG - ORD

2 stops40h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 15/316:45ORD - WLG

2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,545

Sun 26/1017:45WLG - ORD

2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1121:08ORD - WLG

2 stops55h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,996

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WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 11/3

06:05-05:04

2 stops40h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

16:45-17:05

2 stops30h 20m

$1,545

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 26/10

17:45-19:40

2 stops43h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

21:08-00:05

2 stops55h 57m

$1,996

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United Airlines 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

905 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,934 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

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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 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Chicago?
Departing from Wellington to Chicago will take you 40h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13427 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Chicago round-trip?
Qantas Airways, at $1,495, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Chicago.. Qantas Airways is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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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