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Find cheap flights from Chicago to New Zealand from $1,248

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,916
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$2,348
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$2,459
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$2,163

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August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,248
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Which is the most suitable airline to fly with from Chicago to New Zealand?

    There are many major airlines operating between Chicago and New Zealand. All these airlines offer different inflight services. Therefore, the type of airline that you choose depends on your preferences and budget. For instance, Air New Zealand offers food, entertainment, and extra assistance to passengers with limited mobility and comfortable seats with enough legroom.

  • Can I have access to accessible services at New Zealand airports?

    New Zealand airports offer unique services to passengers with limited mobility. However, if you want to access these services, you need to contact your airline 48h prior to your travel date. As a result, you will find extra assistance and a wheelchair waiting on the ground upon arrival.

  • What family friendly services are available at Chicago airports?

    If you are flying through MDW with an infant, you will find lactation rooms in Concourse C. However, the airport does not have any kids' play areas. On the other hand, ORD features a family lounge in Terminal 2 equipped with a spacious playground. Moreover, ORD has nursing suites located in each terminal.

  • How early should I arrive at Chicago airports when flying to New Zealand?

    Passengers should arrive at the airport at least 3h before flight departure time. This is to ensure that you have ample time to go through security screening and arrive at your departure gate without rushing.

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

    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 New Zealand.

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

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

    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 New Zealand with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

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

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Morning departure is around 8% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • When flying out from Chicago, it is possible that you will fly out through either Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Both airports serve major international flights in Chicago. MDW is the hub for Southwest and Frontier Airlines, while ORD serves as the hub of American and United Airlines.
  • Chicago airports feature exceptional parking lots for passengers who wish to leave their cars at the airport while flying out. If you wish to leave your car at the airport for less than 24h, you can utilize the short-term parking lots in terminal 5 at ORD, while at MDW, you can use the parking garages on levels 2 and 6. On the other hand, those who want to park long-term at ORD can use the Economy parking Lot F, while at MDW, the parking lots are located at the Economy Parking Lot in the Northwest parking lot.
  • From Chicago to New Zealand, it is possible that you will land at Auckland International Airport (AKL), Christchurch International Airport (CHC) or Wellington International Airport (WLG). However, AKL is the major airport serving many international flights in New Zealand.
  • If you feel hungry while at any of the New Zealand Airports, there are many restaurants and eateries within your reach that you can explore. At AKL, these restaurants are located both in the Domestic and International terminals. On the hand, at CHC and WLG, you will find these restaurants in the departure and arrivals halls.
  • When flying from Chicago to New Zealand on a limited budget, you should opt for airlines with multiple connecting services rather than the ones with one-stop options. However, this will generally add at least 8h to your overall travel time. Qantas, Fiji Airways, and Emirates are some of the airlines that frequently operate on this route and offer multiple connecting services. These flights usually have layovers at several airports, including DFW and AUS.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

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Recent return flight deals

7/9Sat
2 stops
25h 15mORD-AKL
17/9Tue
2 stops
44h 10mAKL-ORD
$1,916
22/11Fri
2 stops
31h 55mORD-ZQN
1/12Sun
2 stops
24h 06mZQN-ORD
$2,163
12/11Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
20h 10mORD-AKL
19/11Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
28h 19mAKL-ORD
$2,222
7/11Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
26h 06mORD-AKL
27/11Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
26h 12mAKL-ORD
$2,251
23/9Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
28h 00mORD-AKL
14/11Thu
2 stopsQantas Airways
28h 59mAKL-ORD
$2,279
3/11Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
37h 30mORD-AKL
14/11Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
30h 57mAKL-ORD
$2,286
8/11Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
20h 10mORD-AKL
27/11Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 32mAKL-ORD
$2,304
9/10Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
26h 40mORD-AKL
16/10Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
26h 19mAKL-ORD
$2,320
9/9Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
38h 05mORD-AKL
16/9Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
42h 05mAKL-ORD
$2,397
6/9Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
40h 05mORD-AKL
21/9Sat
2 stopsQatar Airways
42h 05mAKL-ORD
$2,451

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Recent one-way flight deals

1/11Fri
2 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
31h 50mORD-AKL
$1,248
2/11Sat
2 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
47h 12mORD-AKL
$1,273
2/11Sat
3 stops
47h 14mORD-AKL
$1,325
9/9Mon
2 stops
22h 53mORD-AKL
$1,361
4/11Mon
2 stopsIberia
40h 15mORD-AKL
$1,397
13/6Thu
2 stops
55h 28mORD-AKL
$1,399
5/11Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
22h 15mORD-AKL
$1,404
4/11Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
22h 10mORD-AKL
$1,428
1/11Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 15mORD-AKL
$1,510
9/9Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
21h 20mORD-AKL
$1,880

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Last minute flights from Chicago to New Zealand

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

4/6Tue
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
32h 50mORD-AKL
6/6Thu
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
26h 01mAKL-ORD
$2,731
4/6Tue
multi-stop
29h 42mORD-AKL
6/6Thu
multi-stop
34h 59mAKL-ORD
$2,912
4/6Tue
multi-stop
33h 19mORD-AKL
6/6Thu
multi-stop
20h 31mAKL-ORD
$2,984
4/6Tue
multi-stop
33h 19mORD-AKL
14/6Fri
multi-stop
26h 34mAKL-ORD
$3,210
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir New Zealand
18h 33mORD-AKL
6/6Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 55mAKL-ORD
$3,493
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 40mORD-AKL
14/6Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
20h 44mAKL-ORD
$3,616
4/6Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
27h 25mORD-CHC
26/6Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
26h 50mCHC-ORD
$3,732
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
31h 50mORD-AKL
14/6Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
41h 49mAKL-ORD
$4,960
3/6Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
46h 25mORD-TRG
3/9Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
40h 32mTRG-ORD
$10,466
4/6Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
35h 50mORD-AKL
13/6Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
56h 00mAKL-ORD
$12,692

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Flights to New Zealand

Return flight deals:

New Zealand - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$3,032