$539 Find Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Chicago

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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, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 25
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3:50 pm - 5:00 amAKL-ORD
30h 10m1 stop
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5:06 pm - 9:25 amORD-AKL
22h 19m1 stop
$1,111American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 12:15 pmAKL-ORD
37h 25m1 stop
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3:52 pm - 9:25 amORD-AKL
23h 33m1 stop
$1,129American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:25 pm - 2:25 pmAKL-ORD
42h 00m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 9:40 amORD-AKL
47h 40m1 stop
$1,158Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
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7:10 am - 2:25 pmCHC-ORD
49h 15m2 stops
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2:40 pm - 12:05 amORD-CHC
38h 25m2 stops
$1,200
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
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6:05 am - 2:25 pmWLG-ORD
49h 20m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 11:55 pmORD-WLG
38h 55m2 stops
$1,201
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 25
Air Canada Logo
6:35 am - 8:04 pmAKL-ORD
30h 29m2 stops
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3:40 pm - 4:50 pmORD-AKL
31h 10m2 stops
$1,216Air Canada
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 25
Air Canada Logo
6:35 am - 3:00 pmAKL-ORD
25h 25m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:52 pm - 4:50 pmORD-AKL
33h 58m3 stops
$1,222Air Canada
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Mon, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 25
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 7:17 pmCHC-ORD
30h 17m2 stops
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4:21 pm - 3:25 pmORD-CHC
30h 04m2 stops
$1,251Qantas Airways
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 pmAKL-ORD
30h 15m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
7:01 pm - 11:59 pmORD-AKL
34h 58m2 stops
$1,260Qantas Airways
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Mon, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 9
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
$1,370Cathay Pacific
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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 September and December, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,351 and $1,333 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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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$539
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% 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 9,363 direct flights from within New Zealand to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 15% 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 airlines 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 860 reviews
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.9Food
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Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

2.0 MediocreSam, May 2025MEL - SYD
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Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Air Canada never runs on time. You’re lucky if your flight is not cancelled or diverted. Worst airline in the world for gas lighting its customers.

No space in overhead bin, one cookie, 2 oz of juice - is not customer service.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

Received email saying that there won’t be a seat back entertainment screen and inflight WiFi would be available. But no WiFi both ways. Say it in the email.

Somebody either kayak or Air Canada booked my flight under my preferred name Betty instead of my legal name and I almost was denied boarding my flight

flight landed late almost 1.00hr and we 4 passengers missed our connected flight to indianapolis, we need to get the hotel and taxi for the next day flight to home in indianapolis, cost us $ 300 more

Or the greatest and it ended up picking us up from Chicago to Toronto not sure who was tesponsible for the 4 hr delay. United should have been properly prepared for a scheduled flight from Austin to Chicago and they were not.

Good, only discomfort was consistent turbulence through the 3 hour flight. Not sure if in companies control though.

From the kind young lady (w/Vancouver air security) who expedited our check-in to U.S. Customs to the Air Canada gate crew who gave us pre-boarding, the flight attendants who actually offered a strong hand to help me board once I had surrendered my rolling walker at the door, they are all reflections of the thoughtful, genuinely helpful Canadians we have grown to appreciate. Water and other beverages were offered throughout the flight to make sure we weren't dehydrated and the cookie was great. (Husband bought the fruit & crackers snack,) I was delighted to see three movies that I would not have otherwise seen and appreciate that AC left the last film viewable until its conclusion although the flight had actually landed. Last, mahalo to the kind strong gentleman who not offered his hand to help me debark the plane, but gave me an AC pin that I'll truly treasure.

The ground staff was so rude in Toronto airport ...very rude and did not answer simple questions, and made me look like a fool. Very rude ground staff.

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