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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $931

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 23 March 2026.

Mon 20/407:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops33h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/414:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,654
Thu 14/514:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops26h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/505:15
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,762
Sun 3/514:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/505:15
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,865
Tue 5/514:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/507:30
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops46h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,894
Mon 27/407:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops33h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/505:15
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,934
Fri 17/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/405:15
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,937
Wed 6/514:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/507:30
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$2,006
Thu 14/515:15
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 20m
Air Tahiti Nui
Thu 28/520:50
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops46h 20m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 18/3$2,043
Thu 3/1206:05
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops42h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 7/1216:45
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops25h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/3$2,103
Fri 17/407:40
WLG
-
ORD
3 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/515:00
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,181
Wed 6/506:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops28h 44m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/516:40
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops29h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$2,266
Mon 27/706:20
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops28h 46m
Qantas Airways
Sun 9/818:45
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,275

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,762

One-way from

$931

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,982
14/5-28/5
  • 14/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 27m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($281 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

14:00-05:35

2 stops32h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

05:15-23:15

2 stops49h 00m

$1,937

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

14:00-05:35

2 stops32h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

19:45-12:45

3 stops48h 00m

$2,143

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 17/4

07:40-05:35

3 stops38h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/5

15:00-15:10

2 stops31h 10m

$2,181

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 6/5

06:00-17:44

2 stops28h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

16:40-15:25

2 stops29h 45m

$2,266

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 18/4

16:10-05:35

3 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

15:00-15:10

2 stops31h 10m

$2,301

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:15-05:35

3 stops40h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

18:05-12:05

2 stops25h 00m

$2,326

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:00-17:44

2 stops28h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

19:21-15:25

2 stops27h 04m

$2,337

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 4/5

06:00-21:13

2 stops32h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

16:40-15:25

2 stops29h 45m

$2,349

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 6/5

06:05-19:57

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

16:40-14:45

2 stops29h 05m

$2,385

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 5/5

15:55-05:45

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

15:00-14:45

2 stops30h 45m

$2,385

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/3

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $1,106). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,957). 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 23 March 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
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,463 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,835 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
235 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 55m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,633. 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.

  • 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 $653. Users have also found prices from $862 and $967 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $1,106). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,957). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,414Average$2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,415Average$2,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,621Average$2,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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