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$462+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand

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CHI — AKL
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to New Zealand (NZ0). 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 November 20, 2024.

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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/41:23 pmORD - WLG
2 stops39h 27mQantas Airways
Sun 12/156:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops36h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,066
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/53:21 pmORD - AKL
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/267:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop47h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,204
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:25 pmORD - AKL
2 stops41h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 12/91:15 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops45h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,219
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/102:24 pmORD - CHC
2 stops30h 01mQantas Airways
Mon 12/166:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops36h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,250
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/231:00 pmORD - AKL
1 stop22h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/97:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop20h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$1,638
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/195:00 pmORD - AKL
2 stops25h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 11/244:05 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops39h 01mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 11/18$1,673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/35:50 pmORD - AKL
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/193:50 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop24h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,705
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/31:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Thu 12/192:50 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops22h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,709
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/13:40 pmORD - AKL
1 stop24h 20mAir Canada
Sun 12/152:00 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$1,725
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/49:50 amORD - WLG
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/159:45 amWLG - ORD
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,725
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:59 pmORD - CHC
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/168:50 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,795
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops53h 35mChina Southern
Fri 1/2410:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops38h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/19$1,807

Find flights from Chicago to New Zealand within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

12:56 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops39h 59m

Christchurch

Mon 2/10

6:20 am-3:26 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$956

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/4

1:23 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops39h 27m

Wellington

Sun 12/15

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 59m

$1,066

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

8:40 am-11:55 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 2/10

6:20 am-2:39 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,166

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

3:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/17

7:00 am-12:44 pm

2 stops48h 44m

$1,180

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

5:40 pm-12:25 am

2 stops35h 45m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/28

7:00 am-2:01 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$1,194

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

3:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops48h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

6:00 am-2:49 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,195

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/21

3:40 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

6:10 am-2:39 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,249

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

3:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/15

7:00 am-11:34 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$1,318

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

10:36 am-9:10 am

1 stop27h 34m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/13

2:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,405

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/27

3:40 pm-5:55 am

1 stop19h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/6

8:10 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$1,415

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to New Zealand

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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

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 $1,018). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,444). 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 November 20, 2024.

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.

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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Zealand, such as United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,308 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.1
Very good
201 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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 Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $475. Users have also found prices from $669 and $928 on Air Canada and Air Tahiti Nui, 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 - Wellington 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 $936 on average our data indicates $3,453 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 $1,018). Flying from Chicago to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,444). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$751Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$897Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,089Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,235Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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