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 Air Canada ($1,043), Qantas Airways ($1,046), and American Airlines ($1,130). 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 Tuesday 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 25% 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 42 days in advance, which can save you up to 24% on flights from New Zealand to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 42 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 $1,627. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,359.

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 $2,188 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,441. 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.

$2,218+ Flights from New Zealand to Chicago

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

Round-trip from	$2,055
One-way from	$975
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,050

29/5-9/6
4 total stops
80h 18m total
New Zealand to Chicago

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5/4
2 total stops
54h 04m total
New Zealand to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 2 March 2025.

Mon 15/1214:00AKL - ORD

2 stops21h 36mAir Canada

Tue 6/113:00ORD - AKL

2 stops51h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 2/3$2,052

Thu 29/519:55AKL - ORD

2 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/614:00ORD - AKL

3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,068

Wed 30/406:00AKL - ORD

2 stops26h 56mQantas Airways

Tue 20/519:13ORD - AKL

2 stops25h 52mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/3$2,093

Wed 9/406:05WLG - ORD

2 stops26h 51mQantas Airways

Wed 16/417:30ORD - WLG

2 stops37h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$2,189

Wed 2/418:50CHC - ORD

2 stops43h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/421:08ORD - CHC

3 stops46h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,202

Fri 13/613:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 22/616:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/3$2,212

Wed 2/406:20CHC - ORD

2 stops31h 34mQantas Airways

Mon 7/415:17ORD - CHC

2 stops30h 28mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/3$2,216

Tue 29/406:00CHC - ORD

2 stops40h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/517:38ORD - CHC

2 stops37h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,223

Fri 27/613:30AKL - ORD

2 stops27h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/718:45ORD - AKL

2 stops26h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,411

Thu 29/520:15AKL - ORD

1 stop19h 49mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/621:09ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 51mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/3$2,430

Tue 17/620:15AKL - ORD

2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/616:40ORD - AKL

1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,502

Sun 27/417:00CHC - ORD

2 stops35h 54mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/515:35ORD - CHC

2 stops24h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,552

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 2 March 2025.

Thu 29/519:55AKL - ORD

2 stops50h 43mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/615:35ORD - AKL

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3$2,055

Thu 29/519:55AKL - ORD

2 stops35h 48mAir Canada

Mon 9/615:35ORD - AKL

2 stops30h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 1/3$2,057

Wed 30/406:00AKL - ORD

2 stops26h 56mQantas Airways

Tue 20/519:13ORD - AKL

2 stops25h 52mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/3$2,093

Fri 13/613:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Sun 22/616:00ORD - AKL

1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/3$2,212

Tue 29/406:00CHC - ORD

2 stops40h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/517:38ORD - CHC

2 stops37h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,223

Thu 29/520:15AKL - ORD

1 stop19h 49mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/621:40ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 2/3$2,428

Tue 17/620:15AKL - ORD

2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 25/616:40ORD - AKL

1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,502

Mon 28/406:35CHC - ORD

2 stops67h 10mEtihad Airways

Tue 6/513:55ORD - CHC

2 stops40h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 1/3$3,307

Thu 29/516:30AKL - ORD

2 stops45h 30mEVA Air

Sun 8/600:30ORD - AKL

1 stop39h 45mEVA Air

Deal found 1/3$3,728

Wed 16/407:30AKL - ORD

2 stops49h 15mEmirates

Wed 23/420:35ORD - AKL

2 stops35h 00mEmirates

Deal found 2/3$3,732

Wed 9/406:05WLG - ORD

2 stops26h 51mQantas Airways

Wed 16/417:30ORD - WLG

2 stops37h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$2,189

Wed 2/418:50CHC - ORD

2 stops43h 23mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/421:08ORD - CHC

3 stops46h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,202

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 2 March 2025.

Sat 5/423:30AKL - ORD

2 stops54h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3$975

Wed 19/306:10CHC - ORD

2 stops26h 29mAir Canada

Deal found 28/2$1,043

Mon 19/513:25AKL - ORD

2 stops27h 34mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/3$1,046

Mon 19/519:45AKL - ORD

1 stop28h 02mAir Canada

Deal found 1/3$1,048

Tue 11/306:05CHC - ORD

2 stops29h 18mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/3$1,054

Tue 11/314:20CHC - ORD

3 stops41h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3$1,080

Wed 2/406:00AKL - ORD

2 stops29h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/3$1,130

Tue 11/313:15CHC - ORD

1 stop28h 16mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/3$1,216

Sat 17/520:15AKL - ORD

1 stop20h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/3$1,262

Tue 29/419:40AKL - ORD

1 stop18h 48mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/2$1,287

Thu 3/414:25AKL - ORD

1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 2/3$1,586

Mon 10/314:50CHC - ORD

1 stop41h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/3$1,593

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

19:55-05:38

2 stops50h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/6

15:35-14:10

2 stops29h 35m

$2,055

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

19:55-14:43

2 stops35h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/6

15:35-15:05

2 stops30h 30m

$2,057

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

06:00-15:56

2 stops26h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/5

19:13-14:05

2 stops25h 52m

$2,093

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 9/4

06:05-15:56

2 stops26h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/4

17:30-23:55

2 stops37h 25m

$2,189

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 2/4

18:50-20:13

2 stops43h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/4

21:08-12:15

3 stops46h 07m

$2,202

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/6

13:25-14:25

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/6

16:00-09:50

1 stop48h 50m

$2,212

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 2/4

06:20-19:54

2 stops31h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/4

15:17-14:45

2 stops30h 28m

$2,216

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 29/4

06:00-05:14

2 stops40h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

17:38-23:59

2 stops37h 21m

$2,223

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/6

13:30-23:55

2 stops27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

18:45-14:05

2 stops26h 20m

$2,411

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

20:15-23:04

1 stop19h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/6

21:40-06:00

1 stop39h 20m

$2,428

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Chicago

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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 Wednesday 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, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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

1,184 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,184 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,184 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,236 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,184 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,289 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,184 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,184 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

824 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,184 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

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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 Air Canada ($1,043), Qantas Airways ($1,046), and American Airlines ($1,130).
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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Air Canada	Cheapest$1,590	Average$2,052	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,596	Average$2,145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,659	Average$2,250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,975	Average$2,316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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