What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Chicago one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Chicago are Qantas Airways ($1,000), Air Canada ($1,033), and American Airlines ($1,072). Find deals

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Chicago?

When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Chicago, consider Auckland Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Wellington - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Christchurch - Chicago O'Hare Intl, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Chicago?

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on Air Canada, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from New Zealand to Chicago?

Leaving on a Thursday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 3% on the overall cost on flights from New Zealand to Chicago.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 26 days in advance, which can save you up to 22% on flights from New Zealand to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 26 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,553. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,251.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Chicago?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from New Zealand. Users have commonly found prices around $2,067 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,367. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Chicago?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

$2,323+ Flights from New Zealand to Chicago

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

Round-trip from	$1,709
One-way from	$793
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,509

29/5-5/6
2 total stops
60h 44m total
New Zealand to Chicago

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6/5
3 total stops
38h 41m total
New Zealand to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thu 29/520:15AKL - ORD

1 stop32h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/608:37ORD - AKL

1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,709

Wed 30/415:50AKL - ORD

2 stops31h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 20/522:37ORD - AKL

1 stop42h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,877

Sat 22/1119:45AKL - ORD

1 stop30h 55mUnited Airlines

Mon 24/1107:15ORD - AKL

1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/4$2,025

Fri 30/506:20CHC - ORD

2 stops28h 06mQantas Airways

Fri 6/618:30ORD - CHC

2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/4$2,026

Sat 14/613:25AKL - ORD

2 stops27h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 26/718:20ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,049

Thu 29/506:05WLG - ORD

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/618:53ORD - WLG

2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,117

Fri 30/515:40WLG - ORD

2 stops44h 58mQantas Airways

Fri 6/617:51ORD - WLG

2 stops27h 54mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,144

Wed 30/413:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 4/516:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4$2,153

Tue 7/1006:35CHC - ORD

3 stops44h 33mAir Canada

Tue 14/1015:40ORD - CHC

2 stops39h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 15/4$2,178

Fri 30/506:15CHC - ORD

3 stops46h 21mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/618:59ORD - CHC

3 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$2,294

Thu 29/519:40AKL - ORD

1 stop21h 33mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/621:40ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/4$2,410

Thu 29/506:00WLG - ORD

2 stops46h 32mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/612:51ORD - WLG

2 stops27h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,478

Best flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Thu 29/520:15AKL - ORD

1 stop32h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/608:37ORD - AKL

1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,709

Wed 30/415:50AKL - ORD

2 stops31h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 20/522:37ORD - AKL

1 stop42h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,877

Wed 30/406:45AKL - ORD

2 stops34h 14mQantas Airways

Sun 4/515:17ORD - AKL

2 stops33h 43mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,025

Wed 30/413:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 4/516:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4$2,153

Thu 29/519:40AKL - ORD

1 stop21h 33mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/621:40ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/4$2,410

Thu 29/513:50AKL - ORD

2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/616:40ORD - AKL

1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,463

Thu 29/521:25AKL - ORD

2 stops48h 45mChina Southern

Thu 5/618:35ORD - AKL

3 stops52h 00mChina Southern

Deal found 14/4$3,129

Wed 30/419:55AKL - ORD

2 stops50h 51mAir Canada

Tue 20/514:00ORD - AKL

3 stops32h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4$3,538

Thu 29/509:40AKL - ORD

1 stop28h 20mEVA Air

Sun 8/600:30ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 45mEVA Air

Deal found 14/4$3,906

Thu 29/506:05WLG - ORD

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/618:53ORD - WLG

2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,117

Fri 30/515:40WLG - ORD

2 stops44h 58mQantas Airways

Fri 6/617:51ORD - WLG

2 stops27h 54mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,144

Thu 29/506:00WLG - ORD

2 stops46h 32mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/612:51ORD - WLG

2 stops27h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,478

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago. Data last updated 15 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 25/407:30AKL - ORD

2 stops33h 29mQantas Airways

Sat 24/515:15ORD - AKL

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/4$2,289

Fri 25/422:00AKL - ORD

1 stop25h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 24/520:20ORD - AKL

1 stop40h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/4$2,512

Fri 25/419:40AKL - ORD

2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 24/520:20ORD - AKL

1 stop40h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/4$2,577

Fri 25/422:00AKL - ORD

3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/518:59ORD - AKL

2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$3,467

Fri 25/419:55AKL - ORD

3 stops53h 08mAir Canada

Sat 24/514:00ORD - AKL

3 stops33h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 15/4$5,529

Wed 30/415:50AKL - ORD

2 stops31h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 20/522:37ORD - AKL

1 stop42h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,877

Wed 30/406:45AKL - ORD

2 stops34h 14mQantas Airways

Sun 4/515:17ORD - AKL

2 stops33h 43mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,025

Wed 30/413:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 4/516:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4$2,153

Thu 29/520:15AKL - ORD

1 stop32h 21mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/608:37ORD - AKL

1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,709

Thu 29/506:05WLG - ORD

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/618:53ORD - WLG

2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,117

Thu 29/519:40AKL - ORD

1 stop21h 33mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/621:40ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/4$2,410

Thu 29/513:50AKL - ORD

2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/616:40ORD - AKL

1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,463

One-way flights from New Zealand to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Tue 6/513:55AKL - ORD

3 stops38h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$793

Wed 30/413:25AKL - ORD

2 stops27h 34mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,000

Thu 29/506:05WLG - ORD

2 stops34h 54mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,011

Tue 12/806:00CHC - ORD

2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,033

Wed 21/519:45AKL - ORD

1 stop26h 26mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4$1,033

Sat 17/514:55AKL - ORD

1 stop26h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,072

Mon 5/513:50AKL - ORD

1 stop24h 26mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$1,203

Sat 17/513:00AKL - ORD

3 stops27h 17mDelta

Deal found 14/4$2,141

Wed 30/421:25AKL - ORD

3 stops49h 52mChina Southern

Deal found 14/4$2,154

Tue 12/806:00CHC - ORD

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,332

Mon 28/400:25AKL - ORD

2 stops55h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,768

Tue 29/420:15AKL - ORD

3 stops26h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$6,577

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

20:15-11:36

1 stop32h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

08:37-06:00

1 stop28h 23m

$1,709

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

15:50-06:17

2 stops31h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/5

22:37-10:25

1 stop42h 48m

$1,877

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

06:45-23:59

2 stops34h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

15:17-18:00

2 stops33h 43m

$2,025

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 30/5

06:20-17:26

2 stops28h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

18:30-15:25

2 stops27h 55m

$2,026

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 29/5

06:05-15:55

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

18:53-14:45

2 stops26h 52m

$2,117

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 30/5

15:40-19:38

2 stops44h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

17:51-14:45

2 stops27h 54m

$2,144

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

13:25-14:25

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

16:00-09:50

1 stop48h 50m

$2,153

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 7/10

06:35-09:08

3 stops44h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

15:40-00:45

2 stops39h 05m

$2,178

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 30/5

06:15-11:36

3 stops46h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

18:59-17:35

3 stops29h 36m

$2,294

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

19:40-00:13

1 stop21h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/6

21:40-06:00

1 stop39h 20m

$2,410

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Chicago

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

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Singapore Airlines and Delta from New Zealand to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,176 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,176 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,176 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,176 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,917 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,176 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

464 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,176 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

818 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,176 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Chicago one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Chicago are Qantas Airways ($1,000), Air Canada ($1,033), and American Airlines ($1,072).
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Chicago?
When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Chicago, consider Auckland Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Wellington - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Christchurch - Chicago O'Hare Intl, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,516	Average$1,958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,523	Average$2,083	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,584	Average$2,239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,885	Average$2,386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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