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Find cheap flights from Auckland to Chicago from $873

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Chicago departing on 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Chicago (AKL-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Auckland to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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13:20 - 06:15AKL-ORD
33h 55m2 stops
11:25 - 05:00ORD-AKL
24h 35m1 stop
$1,817American Airlines
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Thu, 20 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
13:05 - 05:49AKL-ORD
33h 44m2 stops
07:00 - 11:40ORD-AKL
35h 40m3 stops
$1,837
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Wed, 19 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
13:50 - 05:47AKL-ORD
32h 57m1 stop
06:00 - 05:30ORD-AKL
30h 30m1 stop
$2,073Air New Zealand
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Thu, 20 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
19:40 - 00:13AKL-ORD
21h 33m1 stop
09:25 - 06:00ORD-AKL
27h 35m2 stops
$8,265United Airlines
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Mon, 3 Jun - Fri, 14 Jun
13:50 - 23:33AKL-ORD
26h 43m2 stops
15:44 - 06:00ORD-AKL
21h 16m1 stop
$8,268United Airlines
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Thu, 20 Jun - Thu, 18 Jul
18:45 - 06:15AKL-ORD
28h 30m2 stops
17:05 - 12:15ORD-AKL
26h 10m2 stops
$9,767Qantas Airways
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Thu, 20 Jun - Thu, 18 Jul
18:45 - 06:04AKL-ORD
28h 19m2 stops
17:06 - 14:05ORD-AKL
27h 59m2 stops
$9,825Qantas Airways
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Thu, 1 Aug - Fri, 9 Aug
20:15 - 06:00AKL-ORD
26h 45m1 stop
10:35 - 06:00ORD-AKL
26h 25m1 stop
$10,665Air New Zealand
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Wed, 3 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul
06:35 - 05:36AKL-ORD
40h 01m2 stops
14:15 - 15:05ORD-AKL
31h 50m3 stops
$11,349Air Canada
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Thu, 1 Aug - Fri, 9 Aug
19:55 - 14:29AKL-ORD
35h 34m2 stops
14:15 - 16:50ORD-AKL
33h 35m3 stops
$13,054Air Canada
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Sat, 11 May - Wed, 22 May

Flights from Auckland to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Auckland to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Auckland to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Auckland to Chicago cost $888 and was between Auckland and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,947.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Auckland to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Monday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Auckland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Auckland to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Chicago is November, where tickets cost $1,803 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,324 and $2,311 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Auckland to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Chicago, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 40 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Auckland to Chicago were found on American Airlines ($1,817) and Air New Zealand ($2,073). Delta proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $873.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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Low season

April

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$873
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Chicago was $525 for a one-way ticket and $1,092 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Chicago?

    Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Chicago?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Chicago, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Chicago are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,169 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,021 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,947 or less round-trip.

Top 5 airlines serving from Auckland to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.8Crew
7.7Food
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

BA Airbus A380 BC upstairs had 2 3 2 layout. The seat was comfy but access for those in middle or window seats had to climb over others fest to get to ailse when seats in bed mode. The layout was not nearly as private as other layouts. The staff was amazing as well as the food. Most airline food is average but this was restaurant quality.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

The plane was old and in new of a cleaning up and renovating on the interior. Seats and carpets were very worn and dirty looking. Cushioning on the seats was broken down and not as comfortable as newer jet seats. Food was a little below average but okay. Staff were friendly and hard working but did not pick up debris or food they spilled when collecting from the customers. But they were very helpful and professional.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

lounge was the highlight - seats weren't that comfortable - it was a full flight but no complaints

Limited snack options cause the snack vendor was on strike

The experience was generally above average. The only downside was the absence of WiFi during my flight from Vancouver to San Francisco.

I was appalled to have to pay for just a regular seat when I went to book 24 hrs before my flight! Because it was only an hour flight I didn’t choose a seat from Grand Junction to Denver, but I did for Toronto and had to pay just to choose a regular available seat! In my 60+ years of flying this was the first time I have heard of this. Also, allowing people to bring on “huge “ suitcases, not carry on size, but much bigger, and then a large pack pack stuffed. So they take up all the room in the overhead bins and if we are later boarding, there is no room so we have to check our small carry on. I have already paid for and checked in one bag! I certainly will not choose to fly with United again unless it is the “only” airline available!

on demand entertainment in seat back awesome Check in Kiosk too demanding with endless demand for more information information then says go to counter. Counter agent unfriendly. Do it yourself check in luggage procedure not intuitive, upset employees frustrated the whole procedure.

It was an excellent experience, traveling from Toronto to Denver with United.

Ontime boarding. Almost 1 hour take off delay. We could have boarded slightly later since the pilots were in traffic

Flight was delayed, I had to put my luggage all the way in the back! They served only a beverage no snack on the way in Air Canada, definitely not a good first impression.

Fresh fuit or veg snacks would be so great, but there are two good restaurants in Denver airport. Try Etais UDIS or Freshens DIA for nutritious delicious pita sandwiches/ donairs and crepes in Freshens.

Crowded plane but it flew on time and had friendly staff

Headphones for the movies have too much bass and can't be adjusted. Almost impossible to hear. Great movie selections but can't really watch them because you can't hear them. Also the system is very slow.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/6Sun
2 stopsDelta
27h 56mAKL-ORD
$873
19/6Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
32h 47mAKL-ORD
$933
12/5Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
32h 58mAKL-ORD
$1,020
12/5Sun
3 stops
33h 04mAKL-ORD
$1,030
12/5Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 23mAKL-ORD
$1,038
16/6Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
26h 44mAKL-ORD
$1,120
19/6Wed
3 stops
33h 04mAKL-ORD
$1,181
19/6Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
41h 40mAKL-ORD
$1,474
19/6Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
41h 40mAKL-ORD
$1,482
14/5Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
27h 08mAKL-ORD
$2,712

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Auckland - Chicago Flights

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$10,860
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$1,946