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$502+ 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — AKL
fev 25 — mar 41
ter 2/25
ter 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$941
(Priceline)

One-way from

$502
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,455

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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 8/295:18 pmORD - CHC
2 stops29h 22mQantas Airways
seg 9/86:20 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$939
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 5/108:40 amORD - WLG
2 stops46h 15mQantas Airways
qui 5/226:05 amWLG - ORD
2 stops33h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$941
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 4/75:30 pmORD - AKL
2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways
sáb 4/267:30 amAKL - ORD
2 stops33h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,060
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.
seg 3/311:35 amORD - AKL
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
ter 3/117:00 amAKL - ORD
3 stops30h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,063
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 9/111:50 amORD - ZQN
2 stops40h 25mQantas Airways
seg 9/87:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,105
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 5/178:40 amORD - AKL
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
seg 5/267:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,106
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 4/94:45 pmORD - TRG
3 stops31h 40mQantas Airways
ter 4/297:10 amTRG - ORD
3 stops40h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,126
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 11/276:45 pmORD - AKL
2 stops23h 55mFiji Airways
ter 12/93:10 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops25h 06mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,158
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 4/47:00 amORD - CHC
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
sex 4/114:00 pmCHC - ORD
3 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,207
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 5/105:38 pmORD - WLG
2 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines
qui 5/2211:55 amWLG - ORD
3 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,328
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 7/223:15 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
qui 7/319:20 amZQN - ORD
3 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,358
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 4/95:30 pmORD - TRG
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
ter 4/293:20 pmTRG - ORD
2 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,442

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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

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Chicago

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New Zealand

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 5/10

8:40 am-11:55 pm

2 stops46h 15m

Wellington

qui 5/22

6:05 am-10:43 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$941

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 3/3

2:13 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 22m

Christchurch

sáb 3/15

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$976

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 4/7

5:30 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

sáb 4/26

7:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,060

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 3/3

11:35 am-11:00 am

2 stops28h 25m

Auckland Intl

ter 3/11

7:00 am-7:37 pm

3 stops30h 37m

$1,063

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 5/17

8:40 am-12:35 am

2 stops46h 55m

Auckland Intl

seg 5/26

7:45 pm-6:19 am

1 stop27h 34m

$1,106

ChicagoTauranga

ORD - TRG

ORDTRG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 4/9

4:45 pm-5:25 pm

3 stops31h 40m

Tauranga

ter 4/29

7:10 am-6:17 am

3 stops40h 07m

$1,126

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sex 4/4

7:00 am-11:25 am

3 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

sex 4/11

4:00 pm-5:59 am

3 stops30h 59m

$1,207

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 5/10

5:38 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 57m

Wellington

qui 5/22

11:55 am-10:43 pm

3 stops27h 48m

$1,328

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 3/11

6:54 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops23h 46m

Auckland Intl

ter 4/1

8:00 am-9:06 pm

2 stops31h 06m

$1,331

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 4/15

5:30 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Queenstown Intl

qui 5/1

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,363

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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 fevereiro 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to New Zealand is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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 evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Emirates and Fiji 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
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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
185 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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 New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

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 Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $528. Users have also found prices from $990 and $1,040 on Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand, 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 $814 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 fevereiro 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,228Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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