Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $699

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
15 Dec — 22 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 15 November 2025.

Mon 22/1214:00AKL - ORD
2 stops61h 05mAir Canada
Mon 12/120:30ORD - AKL
2 stops67h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 13/11$1,713
Sun 21/1206:15CHC - ORD
2 stops30h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/1207:00ORD - CHC
2 stops35h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/11$1,734
Sun 28/1220:10AKL - ORD
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/122:49ORD - AKL
2 stops35h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,872
Mon 29/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop18h 43mQantas Airways
Mon 5/116:46ORD - AKL
1 stop21h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/11$1,907
Mon 22/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop18h 43mQantas Airways
Mon 12/118:40ORD - AKL
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,986
Sat 27/1216:45WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 14mAir New Zealand
Sat 3/121:23ORD - WLG
2 stops42h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$2,007
Sun 28/1214:15CHC - ORD
1 stop34h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/114:40ORD - CHC
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,014
Sun 28/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop18h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/118:52ORD - AKL
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,014
Sun 28/1215:50AKL - ORD
1 stop18h 43mQantas Airways
Sun 4/119:22ORD - AKL
1 stop19h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$2,016
Sun 21/1214:15CHC - ORD
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1207:05ORD - CHC
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11$2,021
Sun 28/1215:50AKL - ORD
2 stops24h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/111:35ORD - AKL
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,034
Mon 29/1207:40WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 04mQantas Airways
Mon 5/113:15ORD - WLG
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/11$2,039

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 15 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,313

One-way from

$699

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,981
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/2-24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
6/2
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 57m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 15 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

13:20-16:42

2 stops22h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

06:00-10:05

1 stop33h 05m

$1,312

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 11/3

06:05-05:04

2 stops40h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

16:45-12:20

2 stops25h 35m

$1,338

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

15:55-15:55

2 stops42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

08:05-13:15

2 stops35h 10m

$1,345

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

07:00-16:42

2 stops28h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

15:40-16:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,401

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

19:55-05:03

1 stop27h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

07:35-05:55

1 stop28h 20m

$1,458

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Fri 6/3

06:05-23:48

2 stops36h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/3

12:01-14:50

2 stops32h 49m

$1,687

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 21/12

06:15-17:17

2 stops30h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/12

07:00-13:15

2 stops35h 15m

$1,734

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

17:00-19:58

2 stops20h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

06:20-09:35

1 stop33h 15m

$1,872

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 11/3

17:45-22:54

2 stops23h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

10:35-09:20

2 stops28h 45m

$1,886

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 27/12

16:45-22:59

2 stops25h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

21:23-11:20

2 stops42h 57m

$2,007

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $872). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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 15 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 15 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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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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 20h 58m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,872. 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.

  • 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 $710. Users have also found prices from $956 and $1,012 on Delta 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.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $872). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,997). 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 15 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,452Average$2,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,453Average$2,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,470Average$2,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,664Average$2,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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