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Cheapest round-trip
$873
Typical prices: $1,120-$2,166
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ORD - AKL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$676
Typical prices: $808-$1,125
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Auckland (ORD-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Auckland 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Auckland

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22
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6:55 pm - 9:55 am
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3:50 pm - 4:51 pm
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$873Qantas Airways
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22
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$874Qantas Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30
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$881American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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1:25 pm - 11:30 pm
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$881American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Jan 25
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6:20 pm - 9:10 am
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$890United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Jan 26
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$890United Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22
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$890Delta
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22
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$894Delta
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$1,039Air New Zealand
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Jan 27
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Auckland flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Auckland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Auckland departing in December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Auckland from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between $1,326 and $2,025 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $873 on Qantas Airways (Dec 8-Dec 22).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Auckland?

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 Auckland, 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 Auckland is February, where tickets cost $1,109 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,821 and $1,813 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Auckland?

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 Auckland, 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 Auckland, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$676
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Auckland flights

  • What services does American Airlines offer for economy class passengers on flights from Chicago to Auckland?

    American Airlines offers several services for economy class passengers on flights from Chicago to Auckland. These include complimentary drinks and snacks, in-flight entertainment, including movies, TV shows, and music, seatback screens with more than 150 movies and TV shows, Wi-Fi access, and power ports to charge electronic devices.

  • What is the luggage allowance on AirAsia X flights from Chicago to Auckland?

    The luggage allowance on AirAsia X flights from Chicago to Auckland varies based on the fare class you have booked. Generally, the cabin baggage should not exceed 15 lbs in weight and the checked baggage allowance varies from 45 lbs to 88 lbs depending on your fare class. Premium Flex and Premium Flatbed passengers are allowed one carry-on baggage with a weight limit of 30 lbs.

  • How do I get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to the city center?

    Taxis and shuttles are available at Auckland Airport, and they charge A$7.30 ($5) per pickup and A$4.40 ($3) per drop-off in addition to the fixed fare rate. The estimated duration of the journey is around 30-40 minutes depending on the traffic. The AirportLink Bus Service is another option for getting to the city center from Auckland Airport. The bus service costs A$8.50 ($5.80) per person and the estimated duration of the journey is around 45 minutes.

  • What class travel options are available on Air Canada flights from Chicago to Auckland?

    Air Canada offers a variety of travel classes to choose from, depending on the aircraft type and fare purchased. Economy Class is the standard travel class and it offers comfortable seats with adjustable headrests while Premium Economy Class offers extra comfort and space with wider seats and additional legroom. Business Class offers even more comfort and luxury with lie-flat seats, personal entertainment systems, gourmet meals, premium wines and spirits, and priority check-in and boarding. Air Canada Signature Class.Iberia's first class offers a premium experience for passengers with amenities such as spacious cabins, gourmet dining options, personalized amenities, and deluxe in-flight entertainment.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Auckland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Auckland was $676 for a one-way ticket and $873 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Auckland?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Auckland.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Auckland?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Auckland from Chicago?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Auckland.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,609 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $865 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Chicago 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 Chicago to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and AKL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Auckland

  • US citizens need a valid visa to travel to New Zealand, including flights from Chicago (CHI) to Auckland (AKL). However, US citizens can apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA) online, which is a quicker and simpler process than obtaining a visa. The NZeTA allows visitors from visa-waiver countries, including the US, to stay in New Zealand for up to three months.
  • Connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland have layovers in different cities depending on the airline you choose to fly with. Some common layovers include Los Angeles (LAX), Nadi (NAN), San Francisco (SFO), Houston (IAH), and Las Vegas (LAS).
  • Air New Zealand allows pets onboard their flights from Chicago to Auckland. The airline permits pets to travel as checked baggage however, pets are not allowed in the cabin, except for trained service animals.
  • Singapore Airlines offers a variety of services for families with kids on flights from Chicago to Auckland, including priority boarding, in-flight entertainment for children, and child meals.
  • ANA is taking several initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and is promoting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions associated with air transportation including for flights from Chicago to Auckland.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Auckland. 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 Chicago to Auckland? 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 New ZealandOverall score based on 655 reviews
7.4Entertainment
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7.5Food
8.5Crew
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Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

10.0 ExcellentManish, Apr 2026
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Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

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

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The only thing that was less than excellent was the food server at dinner. (I had the chicken.) It wasn't that it was poorly heated or in difficult-to-open containers; it was just that it had a very peculiar taste. And I use that to describe not just the main course but the dessert as well. Very odd flavours for what seemed to be a mainstream item. I did like that the airline offered us a free glass of wine. The breakfast omelette wasn't bad, although it was quite bland.

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

Enjoyed the flight with attentive flight staff. Thank you Qantas.

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

I thought the overall standard in Premium Economy was very good indeed.

After Qantas staff asked us we have the option to book our hotel and then email per written letter. I was denied my right for a $300 voucher after the flight was delayed 24h. Wael Idriss On Nov 22

We were seated in the furthest back row of the plane. Our seats seemed to be the only ones that didn't recline, and our seat row was also closer to the seats in front of us than any other route. I'm a tall man, and this made the long overnight flight extremely uncomfortable and near impossible to sleep on. There was nothing indicated in booking that this row was tighter than the others.

We were downgraded from business class to premium economy with no advance notice. The staff at the gate were extremely rude, the crew on board not very interested in our comfort, mostly stood in the galley and talked with each other. The food was about the worst I have had and the portions were small ( and I am not a big eater). altogether sbout as disappointing an experience as is possible

Polite staff but incompetent staff. They changed my window seat to isle seat and then lied saying the seat was broken, yet I see someone else sitting there! They lost my luggage. Their standards have dropped a lot compared to pre-pandemic.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

We were forced to eat vegetarian food because non veg food ran out. The breakfast was mediocre.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

The kid in the middle seat kicked me almost the whole flight, almost kicked my hot tea off my tray. The flight was delayed due to the first plane not being able to be de-iced in July! We had to get a new plane. Now I drive 3 hours back to Edmonton because direct flights from PVR were way to expensive

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

I had my flight of Cedar Rapids. THen Chicago to Boston. Flight out of Cedar rapids was delayed by 12 hrs. Had to drive to Chicago to catch my flight

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

The flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was great the staff absolutely amazing. After that EVERYTHING WENT DOWN HILL!!! ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! WILL NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE AGAIN

I was very unhappy with the lack of communication from the cockpit. It took close to a half an hour before we took off after the doors were closed, and we got no announcements as to progress. It would be nice to get some acknowledgement of the situation and updates as to when we are taking off.

The seat was not even cleaned. It has full of cookie crums probably from last flight's passenger. Its basic expectation that, seats are clean.

The accessible bathroom should be visible to people in Economy class.

Lexus in first class was absolutely amazing! Beat flight attendant i’ve ever seen.

Not great. Booked Extra seats and got nothing extra at all. It’s basically a big budget airline.

boarding was quick and painless. entertainment could have been better- but that's also what ipads are for.

The code sharing reservation with United was messed up requiring extra trip to airport to fix. Air Canada customer service 2.5 hours on hold and resolved nothing.

I'm 6'8" (2.03m) so more legroom would alwqys be appreciated, especially on long international flights. The food choices were underwhelming.

Didn’t make it on the flight. Delayed then had to be rebooked, which in turn had me waiting at the airport for another 8 hours before next flight

the check-in lady at ORD was extremely rude and unprofessional. very disappointed as it was supposed to be a celebration for my wife's birthday and it really put a damper on things. if i wanted to be treated like trash, i would have flown Economy! (as opposed to business class)

Short flight. Everything was fine except the flight was delayed twice for a total of an hour.

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

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.

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.

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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