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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $728

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 14 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,444

One-way from

$728

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,976
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/10-14/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 27m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 07m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($147 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 May 2025
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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 14 May 2025.

Wed 8/1006:50AKL - ORD
2 stops27h 52mAir Canada
Tue 14/1015:35ORD - AKL
2 stops29h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/5$1,444
Thu 29/515:50AKL - ORD
2 stops31h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/622:17ORD - AKL
1 stop43h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,529
Sat 25/1016:40CHC - ORD
2 stops39h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1115:40ORD - CHC
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,715
Tue 3/613:55AKL - ORD
2 stops38h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/607:42ORD - AKL
2 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,832
Thu 5/613:25AKL - ORD
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/616:00ORD - AKL
1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/5$1,881
Thu 22/515:55WLG - ORD
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/616:00ORD - WLG
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,959
Mon 9/613:50AKL - ORD
1 stop23h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/607:10ORD - AKL
1 stop28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,988
Thu 5/606:00WLG - ORD
2 stops40h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/610:50ORD - WLG
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,003
Tue 18/1107:30AKL - ORD
2 stops29h 01mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1219:13ORD - AKL
1 stop19h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$2,106
Sat 7/606:05WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 56mQantas Airways
Thu 19/618:53ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$2,162
Wed 4/615:50WLG - ORD
2 stops45h 11mAir Canada
Sun 22/608:48ORD - WLG
2 stops46h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5$2,245
Sun 8/615:35AKL - ORD
2 stops30h 38mAir Tahiti Nui
Fri 20/618:53ORD - AKL
2 stops24h 17mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 13/5$2,457

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/10

06:50-16:42

2 stops27h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

15:35-15:10

2 stops29h 35m

$1,444

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

15:50-06:06

2 stops31h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/6

22:17-10:25

1 stop43h 08m

$1,529

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

16:40-14:39

2 stops39h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/11

15:40-23:00

2 stops36h 20m

$1,715

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

13:55-11:36

2 stops38h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/6

07:42-12:40

2 stops35h 58m

$1,832

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

13:25-14:25

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

16:00-09:50

1 stop48h 50m

$1,881

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 7/6

15:40-14:25

2 stops39h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

16:00-00:15

2 stops39h 15m

$1,967

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

13:50-18:25

2 stops21h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/6

19:40-05:00

1 stop40h 20m

$1,988

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/6

06:00-05:04

2 stops40h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/6

10:50-14:50

2 stops35h 00m

$2,003

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

06:10-15:56

2 stops27h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

17:06-14:05

2 stops26h 59m

$2,126

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 7/6

06:05-15:01

2 stops25h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/6

18:53-14:45

2 stops26h 52m

$2,162

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/5

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 May 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Illinois, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,192 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,294 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,229 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,949 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $728. Users have also found prices from $999 and $1,004 on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,506Average$1,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,513Average$2,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,573Average$2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,872Average$2,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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