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$842+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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13 Jan — 20 Jan1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Illinois in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Illinois. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 December 2025.

Thu 18/1214:35AKL - ORD
2 stops23h 10mDelta
Tue 20/111:15ORD - AKL
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/12$2,233
Mon 22/1214:00AKL - ORD
2 stops46h 03mAir Canada
Mon 12/115:35ORD - AKL
1 stop24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 13/12$2,268
Sun 14/1213:20AKL - ORD
1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/1216:34ORD - AKL
1 stop22h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$2,301
Thu 18/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/113:00ORD - AKL
1 stop22h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$2,306
Mon 22/1214:35AKL - ORD
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Mon 12/111:05ORD - AKL
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/12$2,314
Mon 22/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop24h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/109:01ORD - AKL
1 stop24h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$2,320
Mon 22/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop20h 46mQantas Airways
Mon 12/117:10ORD - AKL
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/12$2,354
Sun 14/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop19h 17mQantas Airways
Mon 22/1215:13ORD - AKL
2 stops27h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/12$2,394
Thu 18/1211:10AKL - ORD
2 stops27h 44mAir Canada
Tue 20/113:13ORD - AKL
3 stops32h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 12/12$3,339
Sun 14/1214:35AKL - ORD
2 stops21h 22mDelta
Mon 22/1210:00ORD - AKL
3 stops27h 35mDelta
Deal found 13/12$3,675

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Find the latest flights to Illinois in 2025, 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 14 December 2025.

Return from

$1,495

One-way from

$842

Popular in

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February

Average price

$2,158
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/2-24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 17m total
  • Auckland to Chicago
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 44m total
  • Auckland to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

15:50-05:38

1 stop32h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

16:47-09:10

1 stop21h 23m

$1,495

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

13:20-16:42

2 stops22h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

06:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

$1,495

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:00-17:08

2 stops22h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

13:05-16:50

2 stops32h 45m

$1,567

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

14:00-16:42

1 stop21h 42m

$864

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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 10 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Illinois should consider flying on Saturday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 $1,421
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,628
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,361
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,420

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 14 December 2025.
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 14 December 2025.
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
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
946 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,092 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
10,522 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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, United Airlines 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 $316, 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 10 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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