How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

A quick flight from New Zealand to Illinois can take about 20h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,412. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to IL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Illinois as you normally would.

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Round-trip from	$1,407
One-way from	$978
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,336

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21:06-09:25

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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 $1,567). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,617). 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

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

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,084 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,105 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,980 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,509 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?
A quick flight from New Zealand to Illinois can take about 20h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,412. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $1,567). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $2,617). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,411	Average$2,346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,480	Average$2,121	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,727	Average$2,437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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