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$500+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AKL
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to New Zealand

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,009
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$500
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,449

Good one-way deal

$1,000 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/611:53 amORD - AKL
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/137:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,011
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/183:35 pmORD - AKL
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Sun 5/256:35 amAKL - ORD
2 stops25h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,060
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/44:02 pmORD - CHC
2 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/206:10 amCHC - ORD
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,112
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:53 pmORD - AKL
2 stops24h 47mFiji Airways
Tue 9/92:10 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops24h 03mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,149
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 12/84:45 pmORD - CHC
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 12/306:20 amCHC - ORD
2 stops30h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,150
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/63:35 pmORD - WLG
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/136:05 amWLG - ORD
2 stops40h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,160
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:45 pmORD - CHC
2 stops24h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 4/81:15 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,183
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/193:35 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Mon 5/266:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$1,216
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/116:30 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/188:40 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops35h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,450
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:13 pmORD - WLG
2 stops23h 22mFiji Airways
Wed 5/2112:35 pmWLG - ORD
2 stops26h 57mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,600
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/259:55 amORD - ZQN
2 stops35h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 6/37:05 amZQN - ORD
2 stops27h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,632
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:35 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Mon 5/192:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops41h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 3/28$1,667

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to New Zealand 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to New Zealand that are best for you.

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ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

11:53 am-12:40 pm

2 stops31h 47m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/13

7:45 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$1,011

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

3:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/25

6:35 am-2:43 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$1,060

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

3:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops39h 30m

Wellington

Tue 5/13

6:05 am-5:46 am

2 stops40h 41m

$1,160

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

6:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

1:15 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,183

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

6:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,190

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

3:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 5/26

6:05 am-2:43 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,216

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

6:46 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops33h 39m

Christchurch

Mon 5/26

6:05 am-2:43 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,253

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

6:30 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops50h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/18

8:40 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$1,450

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

7:13 pm-11:35 am

2 stops23h 22m

Wellington

Wed 5/21

12:35 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$1,600

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

9:55 am-2:20 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 6/3

7:05 am-5:12 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$1,632

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to New Zealand

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 CHI to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,169 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,050 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $666. Users have also found prices from $801 and $946 on Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to New Zealand?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Auckland Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Christchurch or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Queenstown Intl when deciding on the best route from Chicago to New Zealand.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,000. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Auckland Intl) can be booked for $983 on average our data indicates $1,003 when flying from Chicago to New Zealand.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to New Zealand 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 Chicago to New Zealand?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to New Zealand

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to New Zealand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$897Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,226Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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