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Cheap Flight Deals from Auckland Intl to Chicago (AKL-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland Intl 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 return flight deals from Auckland to Chicago

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Chicago.
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08:00 - 22:12AKL-ORD
33h 12m2 stops
14:25 - 14:00ORD-AKL
28h 35m2 stops
$1,465
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Thu, 6 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
13:55 - 04:45AKL-ORD
33h 50m2 stops
16:45 - 12:40ORD-AKL
25h 55m2 stops
$1,688
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Wed, 5 Mar - Wed, 12 Mar
14:00 - 14:39AKL-ORD
19h 39m1 stop
15:40 - 10:00ORD-AKL
24h 20m1 stop
$1,695Air Canada
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Wed, 5 Mar - Wed, 12 Mar
06:25 - 14:39AKL-ORD
26h 14m2 stops
12:59 - 15:05ORD-AKL
32h 06m3 stops
$1,706Air Canada
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Mon, 17 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar
15:50 - 15:59AKL-ORD
19h 09m1 stop
19:04 - 10:05ORD-AKL
20h 01m1 stop
$2,098Qantas Airways
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Thu, 6 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
13:30 - 23:28AKL-ORD
26h 58m2 stops
18:25 - 14:00ORD-AKL
26h 35m2 stops
$2,143Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
19:40 - 23:12AKL-ORD
20h 32m1 stop
21:40 - 05:30ORD-AKL
38h 50m1 stop
$2,389Air New Zealand
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
19:40 - 21:28AKL-ORD
18h 48m1 stop
16:25 - 06:00ORD-AKL
20h 35m1 stop
$2,470Air New Zealand
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Wed, 30 Apr - Tue, 20 May
19:55 - 22:45AKL-ORD
21h 50m2 stops
07:10 - 06:00ORD-AKL
28h 50m2 stops
$2,473United Airlines
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Thu, 6 Mar - Thu, 13 Mar
20:15 - 00:15AKL-ORD
21h 00m2 stops
13:55 - 06:00ORD-AKL
23h 05m1 stop
$2,493United Airlines
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Wed, 30 Apr - Tue, 20 May

Flights from Auckland to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Auckland to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Auckland to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Auckland to Chicago cost $2,307 and was between Auckland (AKL) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $2,307.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Auckland to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Auckland, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Chicago, 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 Auckland to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $1,769 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,458 and $2,353 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Chicago?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,008, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Chicago, 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 Auckland to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

June

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$711
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Chicago 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 flights from Auckland to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Chicago was $402 for a one-way ticket and $828 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Chicago?

    Auckland airport is called Auckland Intl and the only airport in Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Chicago?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Chicago are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,364 and an overall rating of 7.9, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,153 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland 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 from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Auckland to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Chicago. 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.
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7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 483 reviews
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

8.0 ExcellentSamuel, Jan 2025AKL - ZQN
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The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

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

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

American Airlines was their usual junk service — but at least it got us down to LA. I was more irritated that while they codeshare with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, they could not out our flight on one of these, opting for one of the small SkyWest operated American Eagle flights — and causing a 14 hour layover. Which I accepted due to a $2000 difference in airfare — that said it was irritating for a flight that usually would have cost around $100 extra, if that.

nothing to complain about w/the food, and professionalism of the crew. i just cant stand being on a flight for that long of a time.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

We lucked out. The passenger who was supposed to be in our row changed her seat, so my husband and I had 3 seats for the 2 of us. We were able to stretch out a little which made the trip much more tolerable.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

They needed people to check a bag, they did check my bag and I had to wait 10 minutes after the flight to get it it wasn’t too bad

Did not even get on board. Was told I needed an esta agreement. Was not aware of this when I booked the fare and not told about them

Cramped seats. Audio jack for the in -flight entertainment was broken.

My one complaint was that while we boarded using the standard enclosed gangway, when we arrived at SEATAC, the ground crew were slow to hook up the stairs. After reaching the tarmac we had to walk up a long ramp all outside in 35° weather. We just came from Bali and did not have warm weather clothes. This was in addition to having to collect our bags in Vancouver, take them through security again and then having to show our passports 4 more times all within the Air Canada section.

So we didn't actually go. We were hoping to go for the Inauguration of the first female president. When That Guy got elected, we bailed. Unfortunately, we got basically none of our money back, despite having travel insurance. Would not fly with Air Canada again unless I had to.

flight was delayed, there was open communication about the delay the delay pushed way past the posted delay time and

Ok Did not like that the second leg of flight was moved earlier making it a rush to make it

This was my first time flying on Air Canada and the experience was good and pleasant enough, great crew members and the price I paid was amazing,

This was my first time and the experience was good and pleasant enough, great crew members and the price I paid was amazing,

Overcharged by either United or Air Canada. Abuse of access to my credit/debit card.

I was overcharged either by United or sister airline Air Canada. It's exhausting dealing with companies nowadays that irresponsibly abuse access to credit/debit cards.

Air Canada is not only the worst airline in the business but the worst business in history.

Bad experience with Air Canada. Our first outbound flight was cancelled due to weather, but the airline rebooked us 2 full days later and basically told us it was our problem and to go away. Then a further onbound flight was delayed for 12 hours. The airline booked us a hotel, but the hotel was unable to transport all passengers in its shuttles (the airline of course didn’t provide any transportation or taxi vouchers), so we waited hours just to get to our hotel and get checked in. Finally, on the way back we had ANOTHER flight cancellation, and the airline wasn’t able to get us on another flight until late the following afternoon. All told we lost 3 days of our vacation (including nonrefundable hotel booking) and arrived home a day later than scheduled. I will never rely on Air Canada to get me where I’m going again.

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