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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $718

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Chicago

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 11 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,475

One-way from

$718

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 52m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 53m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($792 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($229 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 November 2025.

Wed 24/1216:45WLG - ORD
2 stops30h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1207:10ORD - WLG
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$2,158
Thu 25/1209:10WLG - ORD
2 stops29h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/110:29ORD - WLG
2 stops30h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11$2,181
Wed 24/1207:40WLG - ORD
2 stops30h 57mAmerican Airlines
Wed 31/1219:47ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,186
Wed 24/1214:55WLG - ORD
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 31/1214:40ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/11$2,225
Wed 24/1207:40WLG - ORD
3 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1205:00ORD - WLG
3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$2,491
Thu 25/1208:10WLG - ORD
3 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/119:45ORD - WLG
3 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$5,885

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Chicago

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 24/12

16:45-04:37

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

07:10-10:10

2 stops32h 00m

$2,158

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 25/12

09:10-19:37

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

10:29-12:20

2 stops30h 51m

$2,181

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 24/12

07:40-19:37

2 stops30h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

19:47-17:05

2 stops26h 18m

$2,186

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 24/12

14:55-20:25

2 stops24h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

14:40-08:40

2 stops23h 00m

$2,225

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 24/12

07:40-06:05

3 stops41h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

05:00-23:50

3 stops47h 50m

$2,491

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 25/12

08:10-14:55

3 stops49h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

19:45-19:05

3 stops52h 20m

$5,885

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/3

06:00-19:53

2 stops32h 53m

$718

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Deals found on 9/11

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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 11 November 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
933 reviews
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Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
933 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
933 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

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 30m. 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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