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$487+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AKL
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
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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 enero 21, 2025.

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$1,003
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One-way from

$487
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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 enero 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
mar. 3/411:35 amORD - CHC
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/182:20 pmCHC - ORD
3 stops37h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$971
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/311:35 amORD - WLG
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/108:30 amWLG - ORD
3 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,016
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/42:13 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops35h 52mQantas Airways
mar. 3/117:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops26h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,033
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/33:19 pmORD - CHC
2 stops37h 36mQantas Airways
lun. 3/106:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops35h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,071
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/72:42 pmORD - AKL
3 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/148:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,077
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
dom. 10/123:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
dom. 11/25:25 amAKL - ORD
2 stops29h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,085
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/188:25 amORD - AKL
2 stops47h 05mQantas Airways
lun. 5/266:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops34h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,089
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/173:17 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 33mQantas Airways
lun. 2/246:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops28h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,096
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/156:45 pmORD - AKL
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
sáb. 4/53:30 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops23h 46mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,142
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
jue. 12/253:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops36h 20mAir Canada
dom. 1/116:10 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 2/211:12 amORD - ZQN
3 stops35h 23mMultiple Airlines
mar. 2/1810:45 amZQN - ORD
3 stops37h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jue. 3/203:02 pmORD - AKL
1 stop23h 08mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/2712:20 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,292

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

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ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

11:35 am-1:20 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Christchurch

mar. 3/18

2:20 pm-9:44 am

3 stops37h 24m

$971

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/3

11:35 am-12:35 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Wellington

lun. 3/10

8:30 am-11:06 pm

3 stops32h 36m

$1,016

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

2:13 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 52m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 3/11

7:00 am-3:13 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,033

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/7

2:42 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops26h 58m

Auckland Intl

vie. 3/14

8:00 am-11:06 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$1,077

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/27

7:04 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops57h 51m

Christchurch

mar. 3/11

6:00 am-3:13 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$1,079

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/18

8:25 am-12:30 am

2 stops47h 05m

Auckland Intl

lun. 5/26

6:00 am-11:28 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$1,089

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/17

3:17 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops37h 33m

Wellington

lun. 2/24

6:00 am-3:26 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,096

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/15

6:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Auckland Intl

sáb. 4/5

3:30 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$1,142

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/2

11:12 am-5:35 pm

3 stops35h 23m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/18

10:45 am-5:28 am

3 stops37h 43m

$1,226

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/16

3:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 20m

Auckland Intl

vie. 3/28

1:00 pm-7:57 am

2 stops36h 57m

$1,238

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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 $1,021). 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 enero 21, 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.

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 enero 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Zealand, such as Fiji Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, smooth flight, good food and service. We have flown with other carriers but this one is the best so far.

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 $554. Users have also found prices from $974 and $1,051 on United Airlines and China Southern, 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 - Queenstown Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Christchurch 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 $707 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 $1,021). 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$751Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$837Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$897Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,228Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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