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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $999

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
26 Jul — 2 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 26 June 2026.

Wed 4/1106:05
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops43h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1118:52
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops23h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/6$1,564
Fri 11/1213:20
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop24h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 14/109:02
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop30h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/6$1,720
Sun 22/1113:20
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop25h 22m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/1208:50
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop30h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/6$1,729
Wed 21/1006:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops28h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 25/1016:01
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop42h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,782
Mon 20/716:25
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop34h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 4/815:21
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops29h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,786
Thu 23/716:25
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop34h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 5/819:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,798
Sat 8/816:25
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop36h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 15/819:00
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops26h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,894
Mon 10/819:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 11m
Air New Zealand
Wed 19/814:00
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop23h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/6$1,989
Wed 19/820:15
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/809:20
ORD
-
AKL
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$2,005
Mon 3/814:00
AKL
-
ORD
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/809:20
ORD
-
AKL
3 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6$2,007
Mon 3/813:50
AKL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 09m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/806:00
ORD
-
AKL
1 stop31h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$2,011
Wed 26/812:45
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Air New Zealand
Thu 10/910:40
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$2,028

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 26 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,564

One-way from

$999

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,625
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 51m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 11m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($396 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($75 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 26 June 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 6/8

16:10-06:17

2 stops31h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/8

07:15-15:10

3 stops38h 55m

$2,037

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 9/8

21:00-07:55

2 stops51h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

21:35-16:25

2 stops49h 50m

$2,065

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

20:15-22:55

1 stop20h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

11:51-08:10

1 stop26h 19m

$2,081

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 7/8

14:55-21:40

2 stops23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/8

07:30-08:10

2 stops31h 40m

$2,083

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/7

13:50-22:49

2 stops25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

12:56-07:10

2 stops25h 14m

$2,089

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 27/7

15:55-06:32

2 stops55h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

21:35-08:10

2 stops65h 35m

$2,092

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 8/8

20:10-00:59

2 stops45h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

21:40-09:25

2 stops42h 45m

$2,106

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/11

14:35-17:21

1 stop21h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/12

11:30-08:15

2 stops25h 45m

$2,108

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

14:35-21:53

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/1

13:35-08:15

2 stops23h 40m

$2,108

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/8

19:50-05:01

1 stop26h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/8

14:12-06:00

2 stops22h 48m

$2,119

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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 $237). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,970). 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 26 June 2026.
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
Very Good
646 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
646 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,050 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,896 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,776 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,268 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
646 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 20h 40m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,081. 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?

    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 $237). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,970). 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 26 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,461Average$2,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,462Average$2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,560Average$2,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,675Average$2,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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