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$506+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — AKL
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,037
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$506
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,557

Good one-way deal

$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 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 11/111:51 amSTL - AKL
2 stops26h 04mDelta
Sat 11/152:50 pmAKL - STL
2 stops27h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,021
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 10/276:45 amMLI - AKL
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/153:50 pmAKL - MLI
2 stops37h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,021
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 7/24:45 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops45h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/171:50 pmAKL - STL
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,037
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/31:55 pmORD - AKL
1 stop23h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/107:45 pmAKL - ORD
1 stop20h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/21$1,080
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/177:35 pmORD - AKL
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/86:35 amAKL - ORD
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,082
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 11/17:05 amSTL - AKL
1 stop28h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/157:45 pmAKL - STL
1 stop21h 21mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,112
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/106:45 pmORD - AKL
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
Sat 5/242:30 pmAKL - ORD
2 stops22h 54mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,130
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 11/23:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Sun 11/166:10 amCHC - ORD
2 stops29h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,150
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/38:37 amORD - CHC
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/104:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,159
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/167:59 pmSTL - CHC
2 stops23h 06mFiji Airways
Sat 10/42:05 pmCHC - STL
2 stops26h 22mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,166
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:23 pmORD - CHC
2 stops39h 42mQantas Airways
Sat 11/156:20 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,200
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 6/26:10 amORD - ZQN
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/93:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,215

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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 24, 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

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/2

4:45 pm-7:10 am

2 stops45h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/17

1:50 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,037

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

1:55 pm-6:00 am

1 stop23h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/10

7:45 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop20h 28m

$1,080

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

7:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/8

6:35 am-2:49 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,082

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

6:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/24

2:30 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,130

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

8:37 am-10:25 am

2 stops32h 48m

Christchurch

Tue 6/10

4:00 pm-11:36 am

2 stops36h 36m

$1,159

St. LouisChristchurch

STL - CHC

STLCHC

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/16

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 06m

Christchurch

Sat 10/4

2:05 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$1,166

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

6:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/9

3:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,215

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

2:25 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/28

1:50 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$1,223

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

6:10 am-9:10 am

2 stops34h 00m

Wellington

Thu 6/12

4:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,241

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/5

5:55 pm-5:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/12

7:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$1,243

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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 24, 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 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines 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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,290 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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
3,206 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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
7,920 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

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.

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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 $506 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $572 and United Airlines from $585 one-way.

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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.

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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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$425Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$712Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$944Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,228Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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