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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $1,011

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,117

One-way from

$1,011

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,454
29/5-5/6
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 42m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 54m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 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 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 15 April 2025.

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

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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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Departure

Return

Price

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

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 29/5

06:00-11:32

2 stops46h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

12:51-09:10

2 stops27h 19m

$2,478

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 29/5

06:05-23:59

2 stops34h 54m

$1,011

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Deals found on 14/4

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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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 1 airline.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $2,144, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Qantas Airways is priced at 2% 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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Top airline flying from Wellington to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,817Average$2,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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