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$694+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Illinois in 2026

Find the latest flights to Illinois in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 7 January 2026.

Return from

$1,280

One-way from

$694

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,870
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/3-7/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 16m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 26m total
  • Auckland to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 18/306:15AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 26mAir Canada
Tue 7/415:40ORD - AKL
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,280
Tue 3/214:00AKL - ORD
1 stop21h 42mAir Canada
Tue 24/218:04ORD - AKL
2 stops45h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,380
Wed 18/306:15AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/414:00ORD - AKL
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,388
Thu 5/206:15AKL - ORD
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Mon 9/215:35ORD - AKL
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,487
Tue 3/215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop33h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 24/216:49ORD - AKL
1 stop21h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,490
Thu 5/213:20AKL - ORD
2 stops22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/206:00ORD - AKL
1 stop32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,496
Thu 5/207:00AKL - ORD
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/215:35ORD - AKL
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,603
Mon 26/114:00AKL - ORD
1 stop19h 41mAir Canada
Mon 2/221:15ORD - AKL
2 stops66h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,720

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:00-18:55

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:04-11:00

2 stops45h 56m

$1,380

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

06:15-14:41

2 stops27h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

15:35-17:20

2 stops30h 45m

$1,487

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

13:20-19:06

2 stops24h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

06:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

$1,490

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

13:20-16:42

2 stops22h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

07:00-09:55

1 stop31h 55m

$1,490

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/2

08:05-14:41

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

15:35-11:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,822

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

19:50-00:45

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

16:40-06:00

1 stop20h 20m

$1,843

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/2

06:15-14:41

2 stops27h 26m

$694

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Deals found on 6/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Illinois

How long is the flight to Illinois?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Illinois takes 19 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Illinois from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Illinois?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Illinois are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,380
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,633
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,365
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,424

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Illinois are American Airlines, Fiji Airways and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 are the most popular places to fly to in Illinois?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Illinois in the last few years. This data was updated on 7 January 2026.
The most popular places in Illinois to fly to are Chicago and Champaign.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,602 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

FAQs about flying to Illinois

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Illinois if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Illinois on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Illinois?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Illinois.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost $335, while return flights cost around $150.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around $181, however they can be found for as little as $150.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0.0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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