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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $687

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops32h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 23/218:49
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop19h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,127
Wed 18/215:55
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops41h 58m
American Airlines
Sun 22/208:26
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops33h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,189
Thu 19/206:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops53h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 23/218:49
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops23h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,592
Sat 3/1017:25
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop33h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 17/1018:03
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,608
Fri 20/215:50
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops22h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 20/221:15
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,659
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 46m
Lufthansa
Mon 23/214:35
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop23h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/2$1,703
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 23/217:00
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,720
Thu 15/1012:00
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops35h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 20/1015:35
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops47h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,746
Fri 20/214:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops46h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 12/318:04
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops45h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,760
Mon 13/414:00
AKL
-
ORD
3 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/407:55
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,787
Sat 3/1019:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop19h 21m
Lufthansa
Sat 17/1021:20
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/2$1,837
Wed 18/216:00
WLG
-
STL
2 stops44h 13m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/206:38
STL
-
WLG
2 stops46h 12m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/2$2,008

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,787

One-way from

$687

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,536
13/4-27/4
  • 13/4-27/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 80h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/4

14:00-17:15

3 stops44h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

07:55-12:45

3 stops35h 50m

$1,787

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/7

08:20-18:11

2 stops26h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/7

19:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,281

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/6

06:45-18:11

2 stops28h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

19:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,281

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/7

08:20-19:33

2 stops28h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

19:00-14:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,282

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 3/4

16:35-05:37

2 stops31h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/4

16:40-15:25

2 stops29h 45m

$2,336

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/7

20:15-01:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

07:00-05:00

1 stop29h 00m

$2,371

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/4

08:20-17:39

2 stops27h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/4

16:30-13:20

2 stops27h 50m

$2,426

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

13:50-00:59

1 stop28h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

07:00-05:00

1 stop29h 00m

$2,428

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

13:25-23:58

2 stops27h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

17:10-14:05

2 stops27h 55m

$2,446

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

13:50-00:59

1 stop28h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/7

06:00-06:00

1 stop31h 00m

$2,473

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $1,176). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,888). 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 20 February 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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
590 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,325 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 26h 51m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,281. 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 $638. Users have also found prices from $678 and $842 on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $1,176). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,888). 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
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,338Average$2,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,381Average$2,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,583Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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