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$878 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from Chicago

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

Auckland
Auckland1 stop$1,721
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$2,092
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$2,021
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$2,526
Napier
Napier2 stops$3,203
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$3,139
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$3,287
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$3,142
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$3,313

Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to New Zealand (CHI-NZ0)

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

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to New Zealand.
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08:37 - 06:00ORD-AKL
28h 23m1 stop
08:00 - 06:42AKL-ORD
39h 42m2 stops
$1,721
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Mon, 12 May - Mon, 19 May
08:37 - 06:00ORD-AKL
28h 23m1 stop
08:00 - 06:42AKL-ORD
39h 42m2 stops
$1,723
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Mon, 12 May - Mon, 19 May
15:35 - 15:05ORD-AKL
30h 30m2 stops
06:35 - 14:43AKL-ORD
25h 08m2 stops
$1,841Air Canada
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Mon, 5 May - Tue, 27 May
15:35 - 14:55ORD-AKL
30h 20m2 stops
06:35 - 14:43AKL-ORD
25h 08m2 stops
$1,846Air Canada
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Sun, 18 May - Sun, 25 May
18:45 - 12:40ORD-AKL
24h 55m2 stops
14:30 - 20:24AKL-ORD
22h 54m2 stops
$2,106Fiji Airways
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Tue, 6 May - Sat, 24 May
18:45 - 12:40ORD-AKL
24h 55m2 stops
13:55 - 20:54AKL-ORD
23h 59m2 stops
$2,186Fiji Airways
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Tue, 3 Jun - Tue, 17 Jun
11:50 - 00:10ORD-CHC
43h 20m2 stops
06:00 - 16:21CHC-ORD
27h 21m2 stops
$2,742Qantas Airways
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
09:55 - 14:20ORD-ZQN
35h 25m2 stops
07:05 - 17:12ZQN-ORD
27h 07m2 stops
$2,843Qantas Airways
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Sun, 25 May - Tue, 3 Jun
12:45 - 09:10ORD-WLG
27h 25m2 stops
16:45 - 22:58WLG-ORD
23h 13m2 stops
$3,017Air New Zealand
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Thu, 24 Apr - Thu, 1 May
18:15 - 14:20ORD-ZQN
27h 05m2 stops
14:15 - 23:59ZQN-ORD
26h 44m2 stops
$3,050Air New Zealand
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Sat, 26 Jul - Thu, 7 Aug

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Zealand.
The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $3,228 return. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $3,228.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Chicago to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,778 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,778.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Zealand, 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 Chicago to New Zealand is November, when tickets cost $2,203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,254 and $3,154 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to New Zealand, 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 Chicago to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.
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Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$878
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% 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 from Chicago to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers 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 from Chicago to New Zealand 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 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 from Chicago to New Zealand 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

  • 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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Top airline flying from Chicago to New Zealand

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to New Zealand? 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.
7.0
Air CanadaOverall score based on 8990 reviews
7.8Crew
7.0Comfort
7.3Boarding
6.2Food
6.8Entertainment
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1. Nowhere to sit at the gate D4 2. No control of lining up in different zones 3. People pushing in during the line up of zones. 4. Certainly not in a dignified manner.

10.0 ExcellentJack, Mar 2025FLL - YUL
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1. Nowhere to sit at the gate D4 2. No control of lining up in different zones 3. People pushing in during the line up of zones. 4. Certainly not in a dignified manner.

Everything went smoothly. I appreciate the selection of free movies.

I like the friendliness of the crew members. I think the snack could’ve been better instead of a small package of pretzel. I like that they offer me something to drink.

The TSA agents in Phoenix were incredibly rude and confiscated belongings that we wanted to check. The flight got changed without our knowledge to a worse situation. The whole thing was terrible

Air Canada was great! From the airport at Montreal to boarding to the food on board the plane. The crew was great too! There was a slight issue with some other peoples’ tickets that I overheard about but the crew handled with care immediately to ensure everyone was comfortable and we could takeoff! Great experience with Air Canada

My experience with Air Canada was good. Great customer service… only a few delays and issues with the tunnel to exit the plain. I did not appreciate that we arrived at terminal D and had to go to terminal E to get the bags/ luggage.

PDX staff was great and we arrived on time in YVR.

They announced before boarding that the flight was full and there would be limited space in the overhead bins and you could check in for free. We did and after we boarded the plane found it was not full and there was plenty of space in the overhead bins. I’m not sure why they made this announcement.

Front desk attendant wouldn’t check me in even though there was not a single person in line. Made me use the kiosk. Kiosk had an error (of course) no baggage can be checked at this kiosk please see attendant. Then I had to wait in line for the same front desk attendant waiting for 5 people who ended up coming in front of me while I tried to use a broken and useless kiosk. Finally after checked in, wait 30 min to board all the way to zone 6 and they would deny me even after all the zone 1-5 people already went. Just literally making us wait to board so they stand there doing nothing for 5 minutes. Just ridiculous and awful customer service. Fly with literally anyone else

They are a great airline, and i enjoying flying with them. However my experience with booking through Kayak was a horrible experience. With all the restrictions and glitches of website. My entire bookings by kayak was wrong. And there was no possible way of fixing anything with them, because they hand over responsibility to the airline after purchase is made. Will not be booking through Kayak again and will inform my family and friends not to as well.

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Cabin class types available on flights to New Zealand

Cabin classes available on flights to New Zealand. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
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Economy class flights from Chicago to New Zealandfrom $3,228

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