How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

A quick flight from New Zealand to Illinois can take about 19h 35m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,431. 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.

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.

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

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.

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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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 November 2026.

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Round-trip from	$1,787
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Popular in	October
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$2,356

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $2,091). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,950). 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

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

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10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

684 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

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Air New Zealand

8.0

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10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?
A quick flight from New Zealand to Illinois can take about 19h 35m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,431. 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Illinois?
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $2,091). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,950). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,763	Average$1,920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,991	Average$2,502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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