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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $830

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 July 2026.

Sat 7/1106:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops49h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 10/1121:06
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops49h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/7$1,601
Mon 3/806:45
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops39h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 16/816:30
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop43h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,797
Wed 23/919:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/914:46
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,880
Mon 10/813:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop33h 07m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/805:30
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop31h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/7$1,915
Tue 8/920:15
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sun 13/907:00
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop30h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/7$1,994
Tue 4/820:15
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 36m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/816:20
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop20h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/7$2,018
Thu 6/813:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 13m
Air New Zealand
Thu 27/815:48
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 12m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/7$2,022
Mon 17/819:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/821:20
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$2,051
Tue 8/920:15
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop27h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/922:40
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7$2,053
Thu 24/919:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop18h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1014:46
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop20h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$2,065
Thu 6/813:50
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops25h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 17/815:48
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop21h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/7$2,091
Mon 3/813:50
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 16/807:40
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop29h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/7$2,098

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,601

One-way from

$830

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,163
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 7/11-10/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 17m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($441 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 23 July 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/8

13:50-14:50

1 stop18h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

15:48-06:00

1 stop21h 12m

$2,091

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/8

20:15-01:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

07:00-06:00

1 stop30h 00m

$2,099

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

20:15-09:36

2 stops30h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

16:20-06:00

1 stop20h 40m

$2,101

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 5/9

16:30-21:30

2 stops22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/9

21:40-09:25

2 stops42h 45m

$2,113

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 19/8

06:00-20:40

2 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

15:48-14:50

2 stops30h 02m

$2,115

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 6/9

16:55-06:56

2 stops55h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

22:00-00:10

2 stops57h 10m

$2,132

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 18/8

16:55-00:59

2 stops25h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

16:45-13:25

2 stops27h 40m

$2,134

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 7/11

06:00-16:31

2 stops29h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/11

14:40-13:25

2 stops27h 45m

$2,146

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 4/9

06:10-05:59

2 stops40h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/9

22:00-23:15

2 stops56h 15m

$2,148

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 6/9

15:40-05:59

2 stops31h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

13:02-13:35

3 stops31h 33m

$2,158

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/7

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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 $1,654). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,688). 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 July 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
248 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 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 / 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
654 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
1,067 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,371 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
248 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

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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 18h. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,091. 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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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 $1,654). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,688). 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$1,425Average$2,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,520Average$2,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,632Average$2,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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