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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $1,015

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,030

One-way from

$1,015

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,030
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 41m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 26m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Sun 4/517:15WLG - ORD
2 stops49h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/507:00ORD - WLG
2 stops32h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,030
Sun 4/512:35WLG - ORD
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/521:02ORD - WLG
3 stops45h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$2,195
Sun 4/521:10WLG - ORD
3 stops35h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 11/513:33ORD - WLG
3 stops36h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/3$2,212
Thu 10/716:00WLG - ORD
2 stops46h 10mEVA Air
Sat 12/700:30ORD - WLG
2 stops45h 15mEVA Air
Deal found 21/3$3,895

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Wellington

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Chicago

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 4/5

17:15-01:16

2 stops49h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

07:00-08:40

2 stops32h 40m

$2,030

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 4/5

12:35-05:45

2 stops34h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

21:02-11:35

3 stops45h 33m

$2,195

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 4/5

21:10-15:55

3 stops35h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

13:33-18:35

3 stops36h 02m

$2,212

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 10/7

16:00-21:10

2 stops46h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/7

00:30-14:45

2 stops45h 15m

$3,895

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 11/4

15:40-05:45

2 stops31h 05m

$1,251

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 11/4

06:05-23:59

2 stops34h 54m

$2,793

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Deals found on 20/3

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Chicago

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

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 2% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 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 21 March 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,172 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
7.4
Good
812 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,172 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    United Airlines, at $2,030, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and EVA Air. United Airlines is priced at 5% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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