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$433+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$702
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$433
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$993

Good round-trip deal

$848 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/303:50 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops31h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2010:15 amORD - AKL
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$702
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/72:00 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop19h 39mAir Canada
Sun 3/233:40 pmORD - AKL
1 stop24h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$799
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops28h 43mQantas Airways
Wed 3/123:16 pmORD - CHC
2 stops30h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$836
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:30 amAKL - ORD
2 stops32h 13mQantas Airways
Mon 6/92:45 pmORD - AKL
2 stops31h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$855
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/231:00 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops45h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/293:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$870
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:15 amCHC - ORD
3 stops33h 44mAir Canada
Tue 11/43:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$983
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/72:15 pmCHC - ORD
1 stop21h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/122:44 pmORD - CHC
1 stop24h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/73:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop26h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/236:15 pmORD - AKL
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,109
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/103:40 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops41h 16mQantas Airways
Sun 4/136:45 pmORD - WLG
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,283
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/197:40 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop33h 36mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/310:42 amORD - AKL
1 stop24h 48mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,368
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/291:25 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/154:00 pmORD - AKL
1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/19$1,394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/72:50 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops22h 33mDelta
Sun 3/239:40 amORD - AKL
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,396

Find flights from New Zealand to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Illinois 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/30

3:50 pm-6:17 am

2 stops31h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

10:15 am-10:25 am

2 stops31h 10m

$702

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/7

2:00 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop19h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/23

3:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 20m

$799

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 3/7

6:05 am-3:48 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

3:16 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$836

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

7:30 am-10:43 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

2:45 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$855

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/23

1:00 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops45h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

3:40 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$870

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 3/7

2:15 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop21h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

2:44 pm-9:35 am

1 stop24h 51m

$1,081

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/7

3:50 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop26h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/23

6:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 55m

$1,109

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 4/10

3:40 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops41h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

6:45 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,283

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Fri 3/7

6:10 am-2:39 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

9:50 am-10:55 pm

3 stops43h 05m

$1,382

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/29

1:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

4:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop48h 50m

$1,394

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Singapore Airlines and Delta from New Zealand to Illinois have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
1,200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
1,299 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
461 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $433. Users have also found prices from $435 and $588 on American Airlines and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Zealand to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from New Zealand to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$456Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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