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$504+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,004
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$504
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,582

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

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/88:37 amORD - AKL
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/207:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,004
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.
Tue 5/132:00 pmORD - AKL
3 stops33h 50mAir Canada
Tue 5/206:35 amAKL - ORD
2 stops46h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,060
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:37 amORD - CHC
3 stops33h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,095
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/133:35 pmORD - CHC
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Tue 5/206:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,124
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 11/79:50 amORD - CHC
2 stops43h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 11/156:20 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,135
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:59 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops34h 06mFiji Airways
Tue 9/232:10 pmAKL - STL
2 stops25h 17mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,139
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/128:37 amORD - WLG
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:10 pmWLG - ORD
3 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,141
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/139:02 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops47h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2010:50 amZQN - ORD
2 stops27h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,184
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.
Fri 10/318:05 amORD - AKL
2 stops46h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 11/177:00 amAKL - ORD
2 stops29h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,184
This Fiji Airways 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/11:54 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/153:10 pmAKL - STL
2 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,190
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.
Tue 10/216:50 pmORD - AKL
2 stops24h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 11/153:10 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops24h 59mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,201
This Fiji Airways 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:21 amSTL - CHC
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/101:15 pmCHC - STL
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,293

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

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Illinois

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New Zealand

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

8:37 am-6:00 am

1 stop28h 23m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/20

7:45 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$1,004

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops33h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/20

6:35 am-12:32 pm

2 stops46h 57m

$1,060

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:37 am-11:15 am

3 stops33h 38m

Christchurch

Tue 5/20

6:05 am-2:43 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,095

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

3:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 5/20

6:05 am-2:43 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,124

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/9

7:59 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/23

2:10 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$1,139

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

8:37 am-11:20 am

2 stops33h 43m

Wellington

Mon 5/19

9:10 pm-2:43 pm

3 stops34h 33m

$1,141

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

6:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/29

8:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,154

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

9:02 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops47h 28m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/20

10:50 am-9:16 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,184

St. LouisChristchurch

STL - CHC

STLCHC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/1

11:21 am-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Christchurch

Sat 5/10

1:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,293

St. LouisChristchurch

STL - CHC

STLCHC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/29

5:27 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops25h 48m

Christchurch

Sat 5/10

1:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,296

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to New Zealand as you normally would.

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 April 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Fiji Airways from Illinois to New Zealand to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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
180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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
3,192 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $646 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $901 and Qantas Airways from $941 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to New Zealand

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$897Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,228Average$1,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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