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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $866

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Wellington to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 December 2025.

Sun 25/106:00WLG - ORD
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/215:35ORD - WLG
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,928
Mon 26/116:45WLG - ORD
2 stops21h 07mAir New Zealand
Mon 2/215:53ORD - WLG
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$1,933
Thu 5/306:05WLG - ORD
2 stops43h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/314:55ORD - WLG
2 stops28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,937
Mon 26/121:05WLG - ORD
3 stops38h 44mQantas Airways
Mon 2/218:40ORD - WLG
2 stops34h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/12$2,262
Tue 27/106:00WLG - ORD
2 stops29h 42mAir Canada
Tue 3/211:15ORD - WLG
3 stops41h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/12$2,417
Tue 27/116:45WLG - ORD
2 stops21h 07mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/214:40ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$2,026
Tue 6/121:05WLG - ORD
3 stops43h 18mQantas Airways
Tue 20/109:02ORD - WLG
2 stops43h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$2,680

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,928

One-way from

$866

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$3,307
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 26m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 41m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($770 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($220 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 25/1

06:00-14:41

2 stops27h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

15:35-15:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,928

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 26/1

16:45-18:52

2 stops21h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

15:53-11:20

2 stops24h 27m

$1,933

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/3

06:05-06:54

2 stops43h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

14:55-13:35

2 stops28h 40m

$1,937

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 27/1

16:45-18:52

2 stops21h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

14:40-09:20

2 stops23h 40m

$2,026

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 26/1

21:05-16:49

3 stops38h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

18:40-23:50

2 stops34h 10m

$2,262

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 27/1

06:00-16:42

2 stops29h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

11:15-00:05

3 stops41h 50m

$2,417

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 6/1

21:05-21:23

3 stops43h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

09:02-23:50

2 stops43h 48m

$2,680

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 25/1

06:00-14:41

2 stops27h 41m

$866

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 25/1

06:05-19:45

3 stops32h 40m

$899

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Deals found on 10/12

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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 13 December 2025.
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
947 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 21h 07m. 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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