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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $1,928

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WLG — CHI
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 23/4
Tue 30/4

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 April 2024.

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April

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March

Average price

$3,204

Round-trip from

$1,524
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Wellington to Chicago?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Chicago. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Chicago?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Wellington. Users have commonly found prices around $2,242 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,809. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Chicago (WLG - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Wellington to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Wellington and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,480 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Wellington to Chicago. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Fri 17/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops34h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/621:33ORD - WLG
2 stops48h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,928
Fri 17/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops34h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/621:33ORD - WLG
2 stops48h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,005
Tue 14/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops35h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,053
Fri 17/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/607:10ORD - WLG
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,082

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Wellington and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,480 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights travelling from Wellington to Chicago. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 17/516:45WLG - ORD
2 stops21h 38mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$2,012
Mon 20/510:45WLG - ORD
2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 7/615:44ORD - WLG
2 stops24h 26mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$2,077
Fri 17/515:55WLG - ORD
2 stops24h 23mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/616:23ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$5,492

Cheap Wellington to Chicago flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Wellington to Chicago specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,480 searches. Prices were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Wellington to Chicago in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 17/516:45WLG - ORD
2 stops21h 38mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$2,012
Thu 16/506:05WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/615:40ORD - WLG
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,051
Tue 14/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops35h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,053
Mon 20/510:45WLG - ORD
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/615:44ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,055
Wed 15/506:05WLG - ORD
2 stops26h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 4/619:00ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,056
Fri 17/506:05WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/614:15ORD - WLG
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,061
Sat 18/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,082
Fri 17/506:05WLG - ORD
3 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/614:15ORD - WLG
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,124
Tue 14/506:05WLG - ORD
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/619:00ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$5,485

Wellington to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Wellington and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,480 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Wellington to Chicago in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 17/516:45WLG - ORD
2 stops21h 38mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$2,012
Thu 16/506:05WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/615:40ORD - WLG
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,051
Tue 14/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops35h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,053
Mon 20/510:45WLG - ORD
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/615:44ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,055
Wed 15/506:05WLG - ORD
2 stops26h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 4/619:00ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,056
Fri 17/506:05WLG - ORD
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/614:15ORD - WLG
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,061
Sat 18/506:00WLG - ORD
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/618:30ORD - WLG
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,082
Fri 17/506:05WLG - ORD
3 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/614:15ORD - WLG
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,124
Thu 17/1006:05WLG - ORD
2 stops29h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 21/1018:25ORD - WLG
2 stops26h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,200

Find flights from Wellington to Chicago within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Chicago 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 119,480 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.

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Return

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WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 17/5

2 stops34h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/6

2 stops48h 07m

$1,928

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 17/5

2 stops34h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/6

2 stops48h 07m

$2,005

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 17/5

2 stops21h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/6

2 stops23h 40m

$2,012

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 17/5

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/6

2 stops39h 00m

$2,051

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Tue 14/5

2 stops35h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/6

2 stops23h 40m

$2,053

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 17/5

2 stops25h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops30h 15m

$2,056

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 20/5

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

2 stops27h 25m

$2,065

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 20/5

2 stops23h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/6

2 stops24h 26m

$2,077

WellingtonChicago O'Hare Intl

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Mon 20/5

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops27h 25m

$2,095

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Deals found on 18/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Wellington to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Wellington to Chicago is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,038. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

-5 - 23 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 18 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Chicago, such as United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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
8.3
Very Good
668 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
668 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,018 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,341 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Chicago?

    Located just 5.3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Wellington to Chicago for under $2,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Wellington to Chicago for under $2,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,928, but on average you can expect to pay $2,261.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Chicago round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,928, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. United Airlines is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does WLG to ORD mean?

    WLG and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. WLG to ORD refers to a flight route from Wellington Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Wellington to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Wellington to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Wellington to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Wellington to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Wellington to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Wellington to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Wellington to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Wellington to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/4.

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