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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $877

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 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
20 Mar — 27 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 18 February 2026.

Thu 19/209:10
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 23/206:00
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops36h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,239
Mon 29/610:45
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops24h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 11/717:45
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops21h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2$2,018
Wed 1/406:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops32h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/413:36
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops32h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/2$2,289
Sat 4/406:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/419:21
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops26h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,609
Sat 4/406:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 38m
Qantas Airways
Sat 11/416:30
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$2,667
Mon 29/606:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops32h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sat 11/709:45
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops38h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/2$2,692
Wed 1/415:55
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops25h 33m
Air New Zealand
Wed 8/420:10
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops43h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$3,038

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Round-trip from

$2,018

One-way from

$877
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/6-11/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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20/6
  • 20/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 13m 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

Mon 29/6

10:45-18:35

2 stops24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

17:45-08:10

2 stops21h 25m

$2,018

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 1/4

06:05-20:40

2 stops32h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

13:36-14:40

2 stops32h 04m

$2,289

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 4/4

06:05-21:25

2 stops33h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/4

19:21-14:45

2 stops26h 24m

$2,609

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 4/4

06:05-17:43

2 stops29h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/4

16:30-13:35

2 stops28h 05m

$2,667

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 29/6

06:05-21:50

2 stops32h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

09:45-17:10

3 stops38h 25m

$2,692

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 29/6

15:55-08:00

3 stops57h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

18:00-23:10

3 stops60h 10m

$3,408

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 4/4

15:55-11:18

3 stops61h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/4

09:50-00:10

3 stops45h 20m

$3,643

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 1/4

15:55-08:03

3 stops58h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

18:40-00:10

3 stops60h 30m

$3,990

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 20/6

21:10-05:23

3 stops49h 13m

$877

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 17/6

10:45-06:39

3 stops36h 54m

$896

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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 18 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
992 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
992 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
992 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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 24h 50m. 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?

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  • 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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