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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Chicago.
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1:55 pm - 6:42 amAKL-ORD
33h 47m2 stops
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7:56 am - 12:40 pmORD-AKL
35h 44m2 stops
$1,151
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Tue, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 16
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7:30 am - 2:55 pmAKL-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 3:10 pmORD-AKL
29h 35m2 stops
$1,207
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 20
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3:50 pm - 6:06 amAKL-ORD
31h 16m2 stops
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7:35 am - 10:25 amORD-AKL
33h 50m2 stops
$1,213American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 9
Air Canada Logo
7:45 pm - 11:13 pmAKL-ORD
20h 28m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 2:55 pmORD-AKL
30h 20m2 stops
$1,224Air Canada
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Tue, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 16
Air Canada Logo
6:50 am - 4:42 pmAKL-ORD
27h 52m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 3:10 pmORD-AKL
29h 35m2 stops
$1,229Air Canada
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 20
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6:00 am - 3:55 pmAKL-ORD
26h 55m2 stops
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5:51 pm - 2:05 pmORD-AKL
27h 14m2 stops
$1,231Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 9
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4:05 pm - 11:23 amAKL-ORD
36h 18m2 stops
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6:53 pm - 2:05 pmORD-AKL
26h 12m2 stops
$1,233Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 9
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1:25 pm - 2:25 pmAKL-ORD
42h 00m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 9:50 amORD-AKL
48h 50m1 stop
$1,253Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:25 pm - 2:25 pmAKL-ORD
42h 00m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 9:50 amORD-AKL
48h 50m1 stop
$1,278Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 21
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5:25 pm - 7:23 amAKL-ORD
31h 58m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 10:25 amORD-AKL
25h 10m1 stop
$1,367American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 20
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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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $962 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,448 and $1,356 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $962.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$605
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,511. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $1,526 on average.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $962 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,448.

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

    Each week there are around 8,958 direct flights from within New Zealand to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago

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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.
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Air CanadaOverall score based on 9244 reviews
7.0Comfort
6.3Food
7.8Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.3Boarding
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My flight got delayed 5 times and then got cancelled eventually, I had to get a hotel and uber and pay for food for an extra night without any plans. It was a horrible experience, instead of Air Canada, I was flying with United .

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025YYZ - IAD
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My flight got delayed 5 times and then got cancelled eventually, I had to get a hotel and uber and pay for food for an extra night without any plans. It was a horrible experience, instead of Air Canada, I was flying with United .

I had a nice flight with free wifi. So I was able to message family members and stream music during my flight, which made the trip go by fast. I also enjoyed flying on there Airbus A220. The plane looked very new and it also got up to speed fast down the runway and didn't need much runway to get airborne.

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

My flight was overbooked and they would not let me board. I had to book another flight and pay the full amount of that flight. I did not get any help at all from Air Canada or United Airlines.

Comfortable seats and movies entertainment available. Better experience than the flight from Toronto to Denver.

Overall good experience. The flight from Toronto to Denver does not have entertainment - movies to watch.

There is not enough space between two chairs and raws.

Everything was made rather simple, so I appreciate that. All the people I dealt with from entering the airport in Jacksonville to my lonnnnnnng walk to my next gate in Chicago were excellent and very helpful.

Crammed in like cattle waited 30 mins for late connecting flight (flight didn’t wait for me for me when I missed my connection at 2 different airports on outward journey)

Terrible. 3 missed flights and 24 hours delayed with lost bag and promised $100 compensation from United and absolutely nothing from them…

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