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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $946

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 August 2026.

Sun 6/915:35
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 25m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 13/909:55
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops33h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 1/8$2,170
Sun 6/915:35
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops31h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/910:26
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$2,305
Tue 15/916:35
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/919:03
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 22m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/8$2,346
Mon 21/906:20
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops26h 33m
Qantas Airways
Sun 25/1010:30
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops34h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/8$2,351
Thu 3/913:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops45h 22m
Qantas Airways
Thu 17/919:03
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/7$2,356
Mon 14/1210:45
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 01m
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/109:15
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops31h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/7$2,359
Tue 15/913:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sat 19/919:03
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/7$2,366
Mon 7/913:25
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 21/919:03
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/8$2,371
Tue 15/918:20
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops27h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/917:53
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops27h 12m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/8$2,375
Tue 15/915:55
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 05m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/917:53
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops27h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/8$2,380
Fri 18/906:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops29h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 28/918:50
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops26h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/7$2,388
Thu 17/915:15
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/921:10
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$2,393

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,394

One-way from

$946

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,024
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 33m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 12m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($460 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/1

13:20-15:45

2 stops21h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

08:29-09:55

1 stop30h 26m

$1,396

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 27/1

07:40-15:00

2 stops26h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

06:59-13:05

2 stops35h 06m

$1,849

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Wed 27/1

06:00-17:53

2 stops30h 53m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 31/1

19:06-00:05

2 stops57h 59m

$2,019

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Wed 27/1

12:50-17:53

2 stops24h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 31/1

19:06-19:55

2 stops29h 49m

$2,051

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Wed 27/1

20:30-23:59

2 stops46h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 31/1

14:38-13:05

3 stops27h 27m

$2,375

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 15/9

15:55-05:00

2 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

17:53-14:45

2 stops27h 52m

$2,380

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 16/9

06:00-18:25

2 stops29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

15:50-14:45

2 stops29h 55m

$2,426

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

16:05-05:59

2 stops32h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/1

20:45-13:40

2 stops45h 55m

$2,434

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

15:50-23:58

2 stops27h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/1

23:00-05:00

1 stop35h 00m

$2,448
Fastest return journey

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/1

15:50-16:49

2 stops19h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

15:55-09:10

2 stops22h 15m

$2,460

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $1,513). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,650). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 4 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Illinois have to say. 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
249 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,851 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,426 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Illinois can take about 21h 25m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,396. Airlines will cover a distance of 13174 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $1,513). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,650). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Zealand to Illinois

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,429Average$2,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,499Average$2,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,609Average$2,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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