$743 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from Chicago

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,559
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,838
Wellington
Wellington3 stops$1,706
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,906
Napier
Napier2 stops$2,584
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$2,649
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$2,200
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$2,597
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$2,554
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,559
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,838
Wellington
Wellington3 stops$1,706
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,906
Napier
Napier2 stops$2,584
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$2,649
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$2,200
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$2,597
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$2,554

Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Zealand

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to New Zealand 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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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to New Zealand

Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
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07:05 - 23:05ORD-AKL
47h 00m2 stops
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14:10 - 05:40AKL-ORD
32h 30m2 stops
$1,559
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
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06:40 - 06:00ORD-AKL
30h 20m1 stop
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20:15 - 05:40AKL-ORD
26h 25m1 stop
$1,565
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
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06:40 - 17:15ORD-AKL
41h 35m2 stops
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20:15 - 05:40AKL-ORD
26h 25m1 stop
$1,600
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Mon, 3 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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13:00 - 16:50ORD-AKL
32h 50m2 stops
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06:15 - 16:38AKL-ORD
29h 23m2 stops
$1,813Air Canada
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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15:40 - 16:50ORD-AKL
30h 10m2 stops
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14:00 - 14:41AKL-ORD
19h 41m1 stop
$1,814Air Canada
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Tue, 18 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov
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14:00 - 21:20ORD-AKL
36h 20m2 stops
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23:30 - 05:04AKL-ORD
24h 34m2 stops
$1,848Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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18:03 - 14:05ORD-AKL
26h 02m2 stops
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13:20 - 13:25AKL-ORD
19h 05m1 stop
$1,881Qantas Airways
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Thu, 14 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:03 - 14:05ORD-AKL
26h 02m2 stops
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06:10 - 17:43AKL-ORD
28h 33m2 stops
$1,891Qantas Airways
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Mon, 18 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
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16:50 - 09:50ORD-ZQN
24h 00m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:05 - 23:15ZQN-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$2,300Air New Zealand
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
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10:45 - 09:55ORD-CHC
28h 10m2 stops
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19:15 - 19:51CHC-ORD
43h 36m2 stops
$2,305Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Zealand, 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 Chicago to New Zealand is November, when tickets cost $1,967 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,147 and $2,934 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Chicago to New Zealand, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$743
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Which is the most suitable airline to fly with from Chicago to New Zealand?

    There are many major airlines operating between Chicago and New Zealand. All these airlines offer different inflight services. Therefore, the type of airline that you choose depends on your preferences and budget. For instance, Air New Zealand offers food, entertainment, and extra assistance to passengers with limited mobility and comfortable seats with enough legroom.

  • Can I have access to accessible services at New Zealand airports?

    New Zealand airports offer unique services to passengers with limited mobility. However, if you want to access these services, you need to contact your airline 48h prior to your travel date. As a result, you will find extra assistance and a wheelchair waiting on the ground upon arrival.

  • What family friendly services are available at Chicago airports?

    If you are flying through MDW with an infant, you will find lactation rooms in Concourse C. However, the airport does not have any kids' play areas. On the other hand, ORD features a family lounge in Terminal 2 equipped with a spacious playground. Moreover, ORD has nursing suites located in each terminal.

  • How early should I arrive at Chicago airports when flying to New Zealand?

    Passengers should arrive at the airport at least 3h before flight departure time. This is to ensure that you have ample time to go through security screening and arrive at your departure gate without rushing.

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

    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 Chicago to New Zealand.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 from Chicago to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,778 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,778.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • When flying out from Chicago, it is possible that you will fly out through either Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Both airports serve major international flights in Chicago. MDW is the hub for Southwest and Frontier Airlines, while ORD serves as the hub of American and United Airlines.
  • Chicago airports feature exceptional parking lots for passengers who wish to leave their cars at the airport while flying out. If you wish to leave your car at the airport for less than 24h, you can utilize the short-term parking lots in terminal 5 at ORD, while at MDW, you can use the parking garages on levels 2 and 6. On the other hand, those who want to park long-term at ORD can use the Economy parking Lot F, while at MDW, the parking lots are located at the Economy Parking Lot in the Northwest parking lot.
  • From Chicago to New Zealand, it is possible that you will land at Auckland International Airport (AKL), Christchurch International Airport (CHC) or Wellington International Airport (WLG). However, AKL is the major airport serving many international flights in New Zealand.
  • If you feel hungry while at any of the New Zealand Airports, there are many restaurants and eateries within your reach that you can explore. At AKL, these restaurants are located both in the Domestic and International terminals. On the hand, at CHC and WLG, you will find these restaurants in the departure and arrivals halls.
  • When flying from Chicago to New Zealand on a limited budget, you should opt for airlines with multiple connecting services rather than the ones with one-stop options. However, this will generally add at least 8h to your overall travel time. Qantas, Fiji Airways, and Emirates are some of the airlines that frequently operate on this route and offer multiple connecting services. These flights usually have layovers at several airports, including DFW and AUS.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to New Zealand? 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.
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Air CanadaOverall score based on 9695 reviews
7.1Comfort
6.3Food
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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Flight was delayed by 1.5hrs. Once inside, people had their small handbags on the storage. The crew (male guy) was not helpful in making some space in the storage. Instead, he asked few bags to be checked-in and it was not a great experience. No attempt to help but just followed the things with a straight face. People had their literally small bags and he wouldnt not move from one storage to another even if there was space and would not let us do i as well. Once flight was on, they ran out of Orange juice, really running out of orange juice when the temp were 32.degrees outside. didnt made the sense. Onasking for a extra snack, he made a face as if he was giving me out of his pocket. if the flight was delayed, there could have an attempt to provide something extra incase people did asked.

4.0 OkayNikhil, Jul 2025ORD - YYZ
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Flight was delayed by 1.5hrs. Once inside, people had their small handbags on the storage. The crew (male guy) was not helpful in making some space in the storage. Instead, he asked few bags to be checked-in and it was not a great experience. No attempt to help but just followed the things with a straight face. People had their literally small bags and he wouldnt not move from one storage to another even if there was space and would not let us do i as well. Once flight was on, they ran out of Orange juice, really running out of orange juice when the temp were 32.degrees outside. didnt made the sense. Onasking for a extra snack, he made a face as if he was giving me out of his pocket. if the flight was delayed, there could have an attempt to provide something extra incase people did asked.

Our flight was canceled at the last minute. Someone on the flight said the exact same thing happened to her the day before. I will say they helped us book a flight on another airline so that we could still make our vacation with little delay.

United had no (zero) record of our flight. It took over an hour of us standing in line with surly employee while others waited to get resolved. I have never experienced such poor service and poor empathy.

We had a very long delay. First the inbound flight took a while, then maintenance, they “fixed it” to then do boarding and leave the gate, and waste a lot of time to have to go back to the gate and eventually deplane. Had to wait for a new aircraft, wait for a gate, and do the whole thing again. Instead of leaving at 9:50am we left until past 1. I could’ve not woken up at 5am, or spend some more time with my family if they gave more grace period of time between flights to give some time in case of any issues. But they have to make all and every dollar possible

Aircraft had technical issues. After 3 hours of trying to resolve, flight was cancelled. Was booked on a flight leaving 12 hours after intended departure. Now on 4 flights instead of 2 and a day late to my destination.

Abandoned me in hallway in a wheelchair… which I asked for because I sprained my back. After waiting in the hallway, I decided to walk the rest of the way since someone respecting me up.. My experience with the united was totally the opposite. Wheelchair access, propped swift and save me a lot of grief. Air Canada totally disorganized.

I am very tall. All airline seats are a bit uncomfortable.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Terrible confusion btw air Canada and United. Wasn’t able to change ticket because I had purchased on kayak. Rethinking booking tickets on this site, and will try to avoid United and aircanada going forward.

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