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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $1,301

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult

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 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,421

One-way from

$1,301

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,016
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/6-2/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 34m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 56m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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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 May 2025.

Wed 25/614:35WLG - ORD
2 stops42h 09mQantas Airways
Wed 2/718:30ORD - WLG
2 stops36h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/5$2,421
Wed 25/614:35WLG - ORD
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/700:30ORD - WLG
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$4,156

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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

Wed 25/6

14:35-15:44

2 stops42h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

18:30-23:55

2 stops36h 25m

$2,421

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 25/6

14:35-15:44

2 stops42h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

00:30-14:45

2 stops45h 15m

$4,156

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 25/6

06:05-15:01

2 stops25h 56m

$1,301

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 25/6

15:50-22:05

3 stops47h 15m

$4,028

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/5

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
836 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
836 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
836 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
836 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,317 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
836 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $2,421, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Chicago..

  • 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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