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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from O'Hare Intl

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,516
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,797
Wellington
Wellington3 stops$1,712
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$2,164
Napier
Napier2 stops$2,593
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$2,683
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$2,208
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$2,586
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$2,563
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,516
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,797
Wellington
Wellington3 stops$1,712
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$2,164
Napier
Napier2 stops$2,593
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$2,683
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$2,208
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$2,586
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$2,563

Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to New Zealand

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to New Zealand

Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
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07:05 - 12:40ORD-AKL
36h 35m2 stops
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14:10 - 05:40AKL-ORD
32h 30m2 stops
$1,516
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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
$1,571
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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
$1,819Air Canada
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Air Canada Logo
15:40 - 16:50ORD-AKL
30h 10m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 14:41AKL-ORD
19h 41m1 stop
$1,821Air Canada
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
18:03 - 14:05ORD-AKL
26h 02m2 stops
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13:20 - 13:25AKL-ORD
19h 05m1 stop
$1,888Qantas Airways
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Thu, 14 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:03 - 14:05ORD-AKL
26h 02m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 17:43AKL-ORD
28h 33m2 stops
$1,898Qantas Airways
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Thu, 7 Aug - Thu, 21 Aug
United Airlines Logo
15:54 - 07:10ORD-AKL
22h 16m1 stop
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13:50 - 21:24AKL-ORD
24h 34m1 stop
$1,923United Airlines
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:49 - 07:10ORD-AKL
27h 21m1 stop
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13:50 - 00:45AKL-ORD
27h 55m1 stop
$1,936United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
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12:45 - 09:55ORD-CHC
26h 10m2 stops
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21:00 - 19:44CHC-ORD
41h 44m2 stops
$2,299Air New Zealand
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
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15:54 - 07:25ORD-CHC
46h 31m2 stops
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20:10 - 04:59CHC-ORD
49h 49m2 stops
$2,314Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to New Zealand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand is February, when tickets cost $2,288 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,215 and $2,763 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$739
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Which airport in New Zealand is closest to Fiordland National Park?

    Queenstown Airport is the closest airport to the famous Fiordland National Park, but no direct flights from Chicago are available. You can take a flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), then take a domestic flight from CHC to Queenstown Airport. This small airport is only a few miles from the park, and you can get there on either a bus or taxi. Alternatively, the bus is a cheaper mode of transit that you can also use to get to Fiordland National Park from CHC.

  • What can I do during a layover at Auckland Airport?

    Auckland Airport boasts many amenities for travelers to pass time at the airport during a layover. The domestic and international Terminals have several duty-free shopping outlets. There is also a lounge area where you can rest after your flight for a small entrance fee. You can relax at the lounge or explore delicacies at one of the many restaurants in the airport, which offer a variety of cuisines, from Asian to Mexican.

  • What are the public transportation options from Auckland Airport to the city center?

    All flights to AKL from ORD are single-stop flights with a layover at LAX, which take about 27 hours. Auckland city center is about 13 miles from the airport. The fastest and most convenient way of getting from the airport to the city center is via the airport bus services, SkyBus or Intercity. SkyBus operates 24/7 with two to three departures daily, while Intercity has three to four departures daily. Taxis are a faster but more costly alternative.

  • Which cities are served by airports in New Zealand?

    Two main New Zealand airports receive international flights, AKL and CHC. Auckland Airport is the busiest airport, receiving most of the international flights. It serves cities like Auckland, North Shore, Waitakere, and Waiuku. CHC is the secondary international airport in New Zealand, serving cities like Christchurch, Rolleston, Woodend, and Lincoln.

  • 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

  • All flights to New Zealand from Chicago are one- to two-stop flights with layovers in Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines are the main providers for flights to New Zealand.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers flights to New Zealand from Chicago. Of the four terminals, Terminal 5 services international flights to New Zealand.
  • Before your 27h flight to New Zealand, you can relax at the airline lounges available at every terminal in ORD. You’ll need a club membership or a day pass to access these lounges.
  • If you plan on driving yourself around New Zealand, you can rent a car at AKL. Rental car agencies like Avis, Europcar, Budget, and Thrifty are available at both the international and domestic terminals.
  • To enter New Zealand, you’ll need a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) if you're on the visa waiver program. You’ll also need a passport valid for three months after your departure date, with at least one blank page.

Reviews of the top airline flying from O'Hare Intl to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 492 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.3Food
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

4.0 OkayDonna, Jul 2025AKL - CHC
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Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

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