Illinois

$456+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — ORD
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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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 April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$986
(Jettzy)

One-way from

$456
(Expedia)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,431

Good round-trip deal

$848 or less
From New Zealand to Illinois
One-way flight from New Zealand to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Illinois.

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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 April 1, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 10/96:40 amAKL - ORD
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/143:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$909
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 10/87:00 amAKL - ORD
3 stops30h 29mAir Canada
Tue 10/143:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$915
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/2011:45 amORD - AKL
2 stops29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,075
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:30 amCHC - ORD
3 stops39h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/128:37 amORD - CHC
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,145
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 11/276:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops51h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/214:45 pmORD - CHC
2 stops25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,146
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/291:25 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops27h 34mQantas Airways
Mon 6/95:52 pmORD - AKL
2 stops27h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,180
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/15:45 pmWLG - ORD
3 stops39h 11mQantas Airways
Sun 5/45:30 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,195
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/114:40 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops30h 27mQantas Airways
Fri 5/165:38 pmORD - CHC
2 stops28h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:45 amWLG - ORD
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/44:00 pmORD - WLG
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,233
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/92:25 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/134:00 pmORD - AKL
1 stop48h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/31$1,241
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:15 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/212:35 pmORD - CHC
1 stop25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,327
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/27:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop22h 14mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/232:26 pmORD - AKL
1 stop22h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$1,379

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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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Illinois that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

7:05 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops36h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

3:35 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$986

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

11:45 am-10:25 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,075

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 5/8

8:30 am-6:42 am

3 stops39h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

8:37 am-9:55 am

2 stops32h 18m

$1,145

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

1:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

5:52 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$1,180

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-5:26 pm

2 stops28h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

5:38 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 21m

$1,184

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/1

5:45 pm-3:56 pm

3 stops39h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

5:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,195

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 5/11

4:40 pm-6:07 am

2 stops30h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

5:38 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$1,201

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 5/1

9:45 am-2:25 pm

2 stops45h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

4:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,233

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

7:55 pm-7:30 pm

3 stops40h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/9

3:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$1,279

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/19

1:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

4:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop48h 50m

$1,361

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/31

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Illinois

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 $323). 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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Singapore Airlines 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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 Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $462. Users have also found prices from $593 and $649 on Qantas Airways and Air Tahiti Nui, 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.

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    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 $323). 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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