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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $779

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult

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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,864

One-way from

$779

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,208
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 20/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 21m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

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 14 June 2025.

Mon 20/1014:25AKL - ORD
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/1114:40ORD - AKL
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/6$1,864
Fri 26/915:50AKL - ORD
1 stop37h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/1019:03ORD - AKL
1 stop20h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,884
Mon 20/1014:25AKL - ORD
1 stop42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1114:40ORD - AKL
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,933
Sun 27/706:05CHC - ORD
2 stops25h 49mAir Canada
Sun 3/815:35ORD - CHC
2 stops40h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$1,957
Tue 22/706:10CHC - ORD
2 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/816:00ORD - CHC
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,958
Sun 27/706:05WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/815:40ORD - WLG
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,992
Thu 25/906:35AKL - ORD
2 stops30h 29mAir Canada
Sat 25/1015:40ORD - AKL
2 stops31h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 13/6$2,028
Fri 5/1210:45WLG - ORD
2 stops22h 54mAir Canada
Tue 30/1215:40ORD - WLG
2 stops37h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$2,068
Mon 18/806:00CHC - ORD
2 stops30h 17mQantas Airways
Mon 25/816:21ORD - CHC
2 stops30h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,086
Mon 11/806:10AKL - ORD
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 9/918:47ORD - AKL
2 stops26h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$2,103
Sun 27/706:05WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 12mQantas Airways
Sun 3/815:21ORD - WLG
2 stops30h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$2,159
Sat 26/720:15AKL - ORD
1 stop32h 37mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/819:40ORD - AKL
1 stop40h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$2,372

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Illinois

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

14:25-14:25

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

14:40-13:25

1 stop27h 45m

$1,864

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/9

15:50-12:15

1 stop37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

19:03-09:25

1 stop20h 22m

$1,884

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

14:25-14:25

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/11

14:40-00:45

2 stops39h 05m

$1,933

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

06:05-14:54

2 stops25h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

15:35-00:45

2 stops40h 10m

$1,957

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 22/7

06:10-14:25

2 stops49h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

16:00-00:10

2 stops39h 10m

$1,958

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 27/7

06:05-14:54

2 stops25h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

15:40-14:45

2 stops30h 05m

$1,992

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

06:35-20:04

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

15:40-16:50

2 stops31h 10m

$2,028

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 5/12

10:45-14:39

2 stops22h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/12

15:40-00:05

2 stops37h 25m

$2,068

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

06:00-19:17

2 stops30h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

16:21-15:25

2 stops30h 04m

$2,086

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

06:10-15:55

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

18:47-14:05

2 stops26h 18m

$2,103

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

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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 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 14 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Illinois as you normally would.

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 inches 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).

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 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Illinois, such as EVA Air, Fiji Airways and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $945. Users have also found prices from $1,061 and $1,093 on Qantas Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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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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 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,478Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,480Average$2,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,527Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,708Average$2,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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