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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $790

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 November 2025.

Mon 24/1113:20AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1207:00ORD - AKL
1 stop31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11$1,825
Sun 23/1115:50AKL - ORD
1 stop26h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/1117:16ORD - AKL
1 stop20h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$2,108
Mon 24/1115:50AKL - ORD
2 stops22h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/1213:51ORD - AKL
2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,122
Sun 23/1115:50AKL - ORD
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/1113:00ORD - AKL
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,150
Mon 22/1214:00AKL - ORD
2 stops46h 08mAir Canada
Mon 12/108:45ORD - AKL
2 stops31h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$2,287
Mon 22/1220:10AKL - ORD
1 stop27h 27mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/118:29ORD - AKL
1 stop19h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/11$2,293
Sun 14/1213:20AKL - ORD
1 stop27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/1219:47ORD - AKL
1 stop19h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,330
Mon 22/1214:35AKL - ORD
2 stops20h 44mDelta
Mon 12/108:50ORD - AKL
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Deal found 18/11$2,335
Fri 19/1206:05WLG - ORD
2 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1216:34ORD - WLG
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,540

Cheap 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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,496

One-way from

$790

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,001
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/1-2/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 18m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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6/2
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 56m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Illinois

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

13:20-16:45

2 stops22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

09:02-09:55

1 stop29h 53m

$1,496

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:00-08:05

2 stops37h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

13:05-16:50

2 stops32h 45m

$1,581

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/2

09:10-11:55

2 stops21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

06:00-17:05

2 stops40h 05m

$1,583

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

12:40-20:10

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

07:15-11:00

2 stops32h 45m

$1,583

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 13/2

08:45-14:41

2 stops24h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

13:05-23:05

2 stops39h 00m

$1,707

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

14:15-14:45

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

20:10-10:35

2 stops43h 25m

$2,086

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 11/3

11:55-18:52

2 stops24h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

10:35-08:40

2 stops28h 05m

$2,120

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 13/2

14:15-14:45

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

21:05-10:35

2 stops42h 30m

$2,131

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

13:00-14:45

2 stops20h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

12:55-10:25

2 stops26h 30m

$2,136

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Thu 5/2

06:05-23:59

2 stops36h 54m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/2

17:04-14:50

2 stops26h 46m

$2,264

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $880). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Zealand to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Illinois?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 20 November 2025.
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
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

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
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

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
533 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

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
942 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

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
9,027 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

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
10,462 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Illinois can take about 19h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,086. Airlines will cover a distance of 13708 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?

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $880). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,017). 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 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Illinois

Discover the top 4 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 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,467Average$2,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,468Average$2,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,484Average$2,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,681Average$2,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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