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 Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost $162, while return flights cost around $145.

How much is a return flight to Illinois?

A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around $105, however they can be found for as little as $87.

Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 50 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).

$779+ Flights to Illinois

Flights to Illinois in 2025

Return from	$1,449
One-way from	$779
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,326

American Airlines
25/9-25/10
3 total stops
52h 48m total
Auckland to Chicago

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Air Canada
12/8
2 total stops
40h 03m total
Auckland to Illinois

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($156 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 30/1015:50AKL - ORD

1 stop38h 21mBritish Airways

Sun 2/1109:00ORD - AKL

1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/7$1,416

Thu 25/915:50AKL - ORD

2 stops30h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 25/1017:17ORD - AKL

1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,449

Thu 30/1006:15AKL - ORD

2 stops28h 23mAir Canada

Sun 2/1115:40ORD - AKL

2 stops30h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 6/7$1,528

Mon 11/819:55AKL - ORD

2 stops50h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/919:41ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,722

Wed 20/819:45AKL - ORD

1 stop36h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 27/807:00ORD - AKL

2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/7$2,017

Mon 11/806:00AKL - ORD

2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 9/917:46ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$2,117

Fri 26/919:45AKL - ORD

1 stop18h 39mAir New Zealand

Fri 10/1021:13ORD - AKL

1 stop40h 57mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/7$2,122

Sun 28/914:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 17/1016:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$2,127

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Thu 25/915:50AKL - ORD

2 stops30h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 25/1017:17ORD - AKL

1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,449

Thu 25/906:35AKL - ORD

2 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/1015:40ORD - AKL

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,559

Mon 11/819:55AKL - ORD

3 stops40h 34mAir Canada

Tue 9/915:40ORD - AKL

2 stops30h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 5/7$1,732

Wed 20/819:45AKL - ORD

1 stop36h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 27/807:00ORD - AKL

2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/7$2,017

Mon 11/806:00AKL - ORD

2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 9/917:46ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$2,117

Fri 26/919:45AKL - ORD

1 stop18h 39mAir New Zealand

Fri 10/1021:13ORD - AKL

1 stop40h 57mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/7$2,122

Sun 28/914:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 17/1016:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$2,127

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Mon 11/819:55AKL - ORD

2 stops50h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/919:41ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,722

Mon 11/819:55AKL - ORD

3 stops40h 34mAir Canada

Tue 9/915:40ORD - AKL

2 stops30h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 5/7$1,732

Mon 11/816:25AKL - ORD

1 stop33h 44mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/918:47ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,902

Mon 11/806:00AKL - ORD

2 stops26h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 9/917:46ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$2,117

Mon 11/820:15AKL - ORD

1 stop19h 44mAir New Zealand

Tue 9/916:30ORD - AKL

1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$2,438

Mon 11/810:00AKL - ORD

3 stops53h 28mSingapore Airlines

Tue 9/913:36ORD - AKL

3 stops39h 34mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/7$5,901

Wed 20/819:45AKL - ORD

1 stop36h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 27/807:00ORD - AKL

2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/7$2,017

Wed 20/815:15AKL - ORD

2 stops65h 30mEmirates

Wed 27/820:35ORD - AKL

2 stops34h 35mEmirates

Deal found 5/7$4,134

Thu 21/821:25AKL - ORD

2 stops49h 40mChina Southern

Thu 28/818:50ORD - AKL

3 stops51h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 7/7$6,004

Sat 30/813:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 12/916:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7$2,323

Sat 30/809:40AKL - ORD

1 stop28h 30mEVA Air

Thu 11/900:30ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 45mEVA Air

Deal found 7/7$4,325

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AKL - ORD

AKLORD

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Thu 30/10

15:50-12:11

1 stop38h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

09:00-09:25

1 stop29h 25m

$1,416

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

15:50-05:30

2 stops30h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

17:17-09:25

1 stop22h 08m

$1,449

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

06:15-16:38

2 stops28h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

15:40-16:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,528

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

19:55-05:38

2 stops50h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

19:41-14:55

2 stops26h 14m

$1,722

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/8

19:45-14:55

1 stop36h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

07:00-06:00

2 stops30h 00m

$2,017

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

06:00-15:55

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

17:46-13:45

2 stops26h 59m

$2,117

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/9

19:45-21:24

1 stop18h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

21:13-08:10

1 stop40h 57m

$2,122

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/9

14:25-14:25

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/10

16:00-10:50

1 stop48h 50m

$2,127

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

06:35-05:38

2 stops40h 03m

$779

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

06:45-19:29

3 stops29h 44m

$892

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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 27 hours 7 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?

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 Saturday 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 Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

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

Rainfall in Illinois 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

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?

The most popular places in Illinois to fly to are Chicago and Champaign.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

925 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

873 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,844 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

488 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost $162, while return flights cost around $145.
How much is a return flight to Illinois?
A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around $105, however they can be found for as little as $87.
Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 50 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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Rainfall in Illinois by month

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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 8 July 2025.

The most popular places in Illinois to fly to are Chicago and Champaign.

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