Which airports can I use when flying from Wellington to Chicago?

Flights from Wellington to Chicago usually depart from Wellington (WLG) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Wellington to Chicago?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Wellington to Chicago.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wellington to Chicago?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Wellington to Chicago. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,440 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,415, a difference of $975. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

River North is one of the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Wellington to Chicago?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Wellington to Chicago changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,790 to $4,075. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Wellington to Chicago looking right now?

One-way fares from Wellington to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $3,640, which is 171% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Chicago?

Chicago is 19 hours behind Wellington (Central Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available in Chicago?

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into. Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around $112: • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Europcar • Hertz • Ace • Dollar Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around $152: • Hertz • Dollar • Budget • Alamo • Rent-A-Wreck Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around $145: • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Budget • Avis • National

How much should I expect to pay for a Wellington to Chicago flight?

Return flights from Wellington to Chicago range from $1,909 to $2,193, with an average of $2,114 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,909 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Chicago?

Return flights from Wellington to Chicago typically range from $1,909 to $2,193. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,790 on Qantas Airways.

What is the cheapest Wellington to Chicago flight route?

There's little price difference between Wellington to Chicago routes. They average around $2,114 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Chicago?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Chicago. It's 32% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Wellington to Chicago?

Qantas Airways ($1,790) and American Airlines ($1,833) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Wellington to Chicago according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Typical prices: $1,909-$2,193

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Typical prices: $1,309-$1,390

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Sat, 10 Apr - Wed, 14 Apr

06:05 - 16:55WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

13:22 - 14:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

32h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,790Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Tue, 26 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan

12:35 - 06:29WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 54m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

21:14 - 08:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

64h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,833American Airlines

15 hours ago

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 12:37WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

45h 57m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

17:59 - 17:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

28h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,842American Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 05:03WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 23m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

17:59 - 17:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

28h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,870American Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 05:03WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 23m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

17:59 - 17:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

28h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,899American Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 14 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

17:55 - 16:51WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 56m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

12:40 - 13:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

29h 45m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

$2,549United Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec

13:45 - 23:27WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 42m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

21:18 - 12:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

44h 22m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,661Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Fri, 18 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec

06:05 - 16:05WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

08:10 - 12:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

33h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,670Qantas Airways

2 days ago

Sat, 10 Apr - Wed, 14 Apr

21:10 - 23:49WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 39m3 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane Los Angeles

18:56 - 14:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

26h 49m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,741Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 14 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

09:40 - 14:12WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 32m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

17:29 - 12:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

23h 31m3 stops Springfield-Branson Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$2,851American Airlines

3+ days ago

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How much is a return flight from Wellington to Chicago? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wellington to Chicago departing in April.
What is the cheapest Wellington to Chicago flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyses pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between Wellington to Chicago routes. They average around $2,114 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Chicago?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Chicago. It's 32% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Wellington to Chicago?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Wellington to Chicago.
Do I need a passport to fly from Wellington to Chicago?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Wellington to Chicago flight?
Return flights from Wellington to Chicago range from $1,909 to $2,193, with an average of $2,114 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,909 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Wellington to Chicago changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,790 to $4,075. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Wellington to Chicago looking right now?
One-way fares from Wellington to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $3,640, which is 171% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available in Chicago?
Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around $112:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around $152:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around $145:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from Wellington to Chicago?
Flights from Wellington to Chicago usually depart from Wellington (WLG) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Wellington to Chicago?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Wellington to Chicago. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,440 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,415, a difference of $975.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Chicago?
Chicago is 19 hours behind Wellington (Central Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Chicago?
River North is one of the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,440, about $975 less than Saturday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wellington to Chicago trip for March. Fares historically average $1,399 return in that month –- typically $1,331 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

• Skylark Motel Chicago Midway Airport

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