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 51% on flights from Wellington to Chicago. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,423 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $2,860, a difference of $1,437. 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 $1,866 to $7,606. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $3,450, which is 160% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Chicago?

Chicago is 18 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 $30: • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Europcar • Hertz • Ace • Dollar Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around $57: • Hertz • Dollar • Budget • Alamo • Rent-A-Wreck Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around $49: • 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 $2,050 to $2,198, with an average of $2,137 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,050 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Chicago?

Return flights from Wellington to Chicago typically range from $2,050 to $2,198. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,866 on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Wellington to Chicago flight route?

There's little price difference between Wellington to Chicago routes. They average around $2,137 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 34% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 33% higher.

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

American Airlines ($1,866) and Qantas Airways ($2,448) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Wellington to Chicago according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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$1,866

Typical prices: $2,050-$2,198

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Sun 25/2Thu 1/3

WLG - ORD • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

$2,494

Typical prices: $1,293-$1,373

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Tue 2/1

WLG - ORD • 2 stops

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February

Cheapest • 33% price drop

October

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Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 06:10WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

11:05 - 17:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

35h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,866American Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 05:02WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 22m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

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

28h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,875American Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 06:10WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

11:05 - 17:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

35h 15m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,882American Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 05:02WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 22m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

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

28h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,889American Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 06:10WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

12:00 - 17:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

34h 20m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$1,891American Airlines

17 hours ago

Fri, 9 Apr - Wed, 14 Apr

15:55 - 05:45WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

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

32h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$2,448Qantas Airways

3+ days ago

Sun, 6 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec

21:15 - 18:56WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 41m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

16:45 - 08:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

44h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$2,464Air New Zealand

1 day ago

Tue, 6 Apr - Sun, 11 Apr

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

27h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

11:12 - 14:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

34h 33m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,471American Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 6 Apr - Mon, 12 Apr

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

27h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

10:37 - 14:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

35h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,471American Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 6 Apr - Sat, 17 Apr

06:05 - 06:00WLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

21:11 - 14:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

48h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,471American 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 February.
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 $2,137 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 34% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 33% higher.

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High season	October
Cheapest flight	$1,866

Beat the crowds with an average 94% drop in traveller numbers.

The most popular month to fly with an average 72% increase in traveller numbers.

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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 $2,050 to $2,198, with an average of $2,137 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,050 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 $1,866 to $7,606. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 $3,450, which is 160% 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 $30:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around $57:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around $49:

• 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 51% on flights from Wellington to Chicago. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,423 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $2,860, a difference of $1,437.

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 18 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 Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,423, about $1,437 less than Monday fares (50% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Wellington to Chicago trip for February. Fares historically average $1,423 return in that month – typically $823 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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.

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