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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois from $851

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,860

One-way from

$851

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,324
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 25/9-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 27m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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5/11
  • 5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 31m total
  • New Zealand to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 12 July 2025.

Thu 25/906:00AKL - ORD
2 stops35h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/1010:26ORD - AKL
1 stop28h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,860
Mon 18/819:40AKL - ORD
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/806:00ORD - AKL
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,012
Mon 11/819:55AKL - ORD
2 stops50h 43mAir Canada
Tue 9/915:40ORD - AKL
2 stops30h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 11/7$2,063
Thu 21/815:50AKL - ORD
2 stops20h 24mBritish Airways
Sun 24/815:22ORD - AKL
2 stops26h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/7$2,072
Mon 18/806:00CHC - ORD
2 stops30h 12mQantas Airways
Mon 25/816:21ORD - CHC
2 stops30h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$2,073
Mon 11/806:45AKL - ORD
2 stops27h 23mQantas Airways
Tue 9/917:46ORD - AKL
2 stops26h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$2,093
Mon 25/806:15WLG - ORD
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/919:03ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,105
Tue 26/815:55WLG - ORD
2 stops30h 29mQantas Airways
Tue 2/917:20ORD - WLG
2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$2,110
Thu 25/910:15AKL - ORD
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 25/1016:00ORD - AKL
1 stop47h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7$2,186
Fri 14/1106:05WLG - STL
2 stops36h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/1109:39STL - WLG
2 stops34h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,314
Sun 24/810:00CHC - ORD
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/805:05ORD - CHC
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,511
Mon 18/806:05CHC - ORD
2 stops56h 05mEVA Air
Sun 24/800:30ORD - CHC
2 stops55h 15mEVA Air
Deal found 12/7$2,577

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

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New Zealand

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Illinois

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

06:00-00:28

2 stops35h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

10:26-09:25

1 stop28h 59m

$1,860

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

19:40-05:40

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

06:00-12:40

3 stops37h 40m

$2,012

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

19:55-05:38

2 stops50h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

15:40-14:55

2 stops30h 15m

$2,063

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

15:50-19:14

2 stops20h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/8

15:22-10:25

2 stops26h 03m

$2,072

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

06:00-19:12

2 stops30h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

16:21-15:25

2 stops30h 04m

$2,073

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

06:45-17:08

2 stops27h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

17:46-13:45

2 stops26h 59m

$2,093

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 25/8

06:15-15:55

2 stops26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/9

19:03-14:45

2 stops26h 42m

$2,105

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 26/8

15:55-05:24

2 stops30h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

17:20-14:45

2 stops28h 25m

$2,110

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

10:15-14:25

1 stop45h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

16:00-09:40

1 stop47h 40m

$2,186

WellingtonSt. Louis

WLG - STL

WLGSTL

Wellington

Fri 14/11

06:05-23:57

2 stops36h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 18/11

09:39-14:50

2 stops34h 11m

$2,314

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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 12 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Emirates, andSingapore 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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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 $944. Users have also found prices from $1,057 and $1,067 on Qantas Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,479Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,528Average$2,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,839Average$2,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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