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$497+ Cheap flights from Illinois to New Zealand

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ORD — AKL
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 January 21, 2025.

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$889
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$497
(Kiwi.com)
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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 January 21, 2025.

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.
Sat 3/110:49 amSTL - AKL
1 stop27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/1412:20 pmAKL - STL
1 stop22h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$890
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1810:19 amSTL - AKL
2 stops27h 36mDelta
Thu 3/271:50 pmAKL - STL
2 stops28h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/19$985
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.
Mon 3/311:35 amORD - WLG
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/108:30 amWLG - ORD
3 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,016
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:11 pmSTL - AKL
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/151:50 pmAKL - STL
1 stop20h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,028
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.
Tue 3/42:13 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops35h 52mQantas Airways
Tue 3/117:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops26h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,033
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.
Wed 3/57:42 pmORD - CHC
3 stops46h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/126:15 amCHC - ORD
3 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,054
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:27 pmSTL - AKL
2 stops25h 13mFiji Airways
Tue 5/131:05 pmAKL - STL
2 stops26h 19mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,058
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.
Mon 3/33:19 pmORD - CHC
2 stops37h 36mQantas Airways
Mon 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.
Fri 3/72:42 pmORD - AKL
3 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 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.
Sun 10/123:40 pmORD - AKL
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Sun 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.
Sun 5/188:25 amORD - AKL
2 stops47h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 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.
Mon 2/173:17 pmORD - WLG
2 stops37h 33mQantas Airways
Mon 2/246:00 amWLG - ORD
2 stops28h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,096

Find flights from Illinois to New Zealand within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 3/1

5:37 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 33m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/14

12:20 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$889

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/19

10:19 am-7:55 am

2 stops27h 36m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/31

2:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$985

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

7:10 am-1:20 pm

3 stops35h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 3/18

2:20 pm-9:44 am

3 stops37h 24m

$1,003

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

11:35 am-12:35 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Wellington

Mon 3/10

8:30 am-11:06 pm

3 stops32h 36m

$1,016

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

6:11 pm-7:10 am

1 stop19h 59m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/15

1:50 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$1,028

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

2:13 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops35h 52m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-3:13 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,033

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

5:27 pm-11:40 am

2 stops25h 13m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/13

1:05 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,058

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

3:19 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 36m

Christchurch

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,071

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

2:42 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops26h 58m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/14

8:00 am-11:06 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$1,077

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

8:25 am-12:30 am

2 stops47h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-11:28 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$1,089

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Travel insights for flights 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 January 21, 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

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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

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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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Canada 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois to New Zealand one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $554 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $600 and United Airlines from $974 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to New Zealand?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to New Zealand?

    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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$1,289FlexibilityNo 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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