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Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Chicago

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

Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:30 amWLG  Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 5:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington
32h 34m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl
$722American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 5:00 amWLG  Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 5:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington
31h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl
$723American Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:30 amWLG  Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 5:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington
32h 34m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl
$725American Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 3:00 pmWLG  Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 1:05 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington
35h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
$728American Airlines
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
Qantas Airways Logo
1:20 pm - 3:00 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
8:29 am - 9:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 26m1 stop Los Angeles
$762Qantas Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 9:42 amAKL  Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 47m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 9:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$938American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 9:42 amAKL  Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 47m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 9:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 25m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Dallas/Fort Worth
$939American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 9:42 amAKL  Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 47m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 9:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
19h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$941American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:30 amAKL  Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 05m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 4:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 28m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
$942American Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 3:59 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 29m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 9:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
68h 15m2 stops New York LaGuardia Dallas/Fort Worth
$956American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chicago

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

How long is the flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The duration of your flight to Chicago depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Chicago on KAYAK are from Christchurch, which takes 22h 17m, Auckland, which takes 26h 44m, and Wellington, which takes 34h 25m.

How many direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are there each day?

There are around 4,720 direct flights from within New Zealand to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 51% of flights departing in the morning.

Good to know

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$494
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Auckland to Chicago

FAQs - booking Chicago flights

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from central Chicago?

    You’ll need to travel 16 miles to reach the Chicago city center from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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

    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 to Chicago.

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

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

    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 Chicago 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 to Chicago?

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

  • How many direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 33,040 direct flights from within New Zealand to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from New Zealand to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Chicago. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chicago? 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 659 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

8.0 ExcellentMarsha, Mar 2026
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The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

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