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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chicago from $1,186

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHI
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 April 2026.

Sat 31/1006:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops42h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1120:45
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops45h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/3$2,239
Wed 13/506:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops28h 39m
Qantas Airways
Wed 20/519:21
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops26h 24m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$2,390
Sun 13/1206:00
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops48h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 2/121:30
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops45h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/3$2,512
Sat 16/506:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 52m
Qantas Airways
Sat 23/515:50
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,524
Thu 14/506:05
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 52m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/517:10
ORD
-
WLG
2 stops28h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$2,593
Sat 16/516:10
WLG
-
ORD
2 stops30h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/517:00
ORD
-
WLG
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,632

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Round-trip from

$2,060

One-way from

$1,186
25/4-2/5
  • 25/4-2/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 35m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Wellington to Chicago
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 13/5

06:05-17:44

2 stops28h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

19:21-14:45

2 stops26h 24m

$2,390

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 16/5

06:05-19:57

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

15:50-13:35

2 stops28h 45m

$2,524

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 14/5

06:05-19:57

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

17:10-14:40

2 stops28h 30m

$2,593

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 16/5

16:10-05:59

2 stops30h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

17:00-15:10

3 stops29h 10m

$2,632

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 14/5

09:15-21:35

3 stops29h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

20:50-15:20

3 stops49h 30m

$3,646

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sun 17/5

15:55-15:45

2 stops40h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/5

20:35-23:55

2 stops58h 20m

$3,820

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 13/5

15:55-22:01

3 stops47h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

13:01-00:10

3 stops42h 09m

$4,115
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 25/4

16:10-05:35

3 stops30h 25m

$1,186

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Fri 24/4

07:40-23:27

3 stops32h 47m

$1,235

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Sat 25/4

06:05-23:59

2 stops34h 54m

$1,370

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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 2 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from Wellington to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Warwick,Feb 2026

SYD - MEL

Poor. Very long delayed boarding. Laughable attempt to roll out demarcation stairs. One person trying to push in place but too heavy.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Chicago?

    Departing from Wellington to Chicago will take you 28h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13427 km.

  • 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.

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

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