$783 Find cheap flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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

Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,587
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,621
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,808
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$2,927
Napier
Napier2 stops$4,080
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$4,792
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$3,139
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$3,995
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$4,682

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$783
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% 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 4% cheaper 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

18/2Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
29h 01mORD-AKL
11/3Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
41h 24mAKL-ORD
$1,587
1/2Sat
2 stopsQantas Airways
39h 59mORD-CHC
10/2Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
28h 06mCHC-ORD
$1,621
4/3Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
48h 25mORD-AKL
26/3Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
24h 55mAKL-ORD
$1,720
10/3Mon
1 stopAir Canada
24h 20mORD-AKL
23/3Sun
1 stopAir Canada
19h 39mAKL-ORD
$1,728
31/1Fri
2 stops
35h 40mORD-AKL
8/2Sat
2 stops
25h 29mAKL-ORD
$1,736
18/1Sat
2 stops
28h 51mORD-AKL
1/2Sat
2 stops
25h 29mAKL-ORD
$1,830
6/3Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
27h 34mORD-AKL
13/3Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 05mAKL-ORD
$2,383
18/2Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
27h 35mORD-AKL
10/7Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
23h 20mAKL-ORD
$2,386
27/1Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 15mORD-AKL
6/2Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
18h 23mAKL-ORD
$2,400
2/4Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
22h 41mORD-AKL
30/4Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 56mAKL-ORD
$2,403

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Recent one-way flight deals

26/1Sun
3 stops
44h 00mORD-AKL
$783
18/3Tue
2 stopsQantas Airways
41h 00mORD-AKL
$806
24/2Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
37h 00mORD-AKL
$811
17/2Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
28h 25mORD-AKL
$1,134
27/1Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
28h 25mORD-AKL
$1,228
11/1Sat
2 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
46h 15mORD-AKL
$1,574
18/3Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
28h 34mORD-AKL
$1,616
20/2Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
22h 02mORD-AKL
$1,623
22/1Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 15mORD-AKL
$1,626
24/1Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 25mORD-AKL
$1,726

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Last minute flights from Chicago to New Zealand

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

22/11Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
29h 30mORD-AKL
6/12Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
29h 00mAKL-ORD
$2,230
22/11Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
33h 15mORD-AKL
6/12Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
27h 25mAKL-ORD
$2,264
22/11Fri
multi-stop
28h 40mORD-AKL
24/11Sun
multi-stop
39h 01mAKL-ORD
$2,608
23/11Sat
multi-stop
30h 40mORD-AKL
25/11Mon
multi-stop
19h 13mAKL-ORD
$2,688
23/11Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
22h 00mORD-AKL
9/12Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
20h 33mAKL-ORD
$2,778
22/11Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
36h 45mORD-AKL
6/12Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
22h 17mAKL-ORD
$2,874
25/11Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 00mORD-AKL
5/12Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 45mAKL-ORD
$2,891
21/11Thu
multi-stopDelta
30h 10mORD-AKL
28/11Thu
multi-stopDelta
20h 57mAKL-ORD
$2,898
25/11Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 00mORD-AKL
3/12Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 16mAKL-ORD
$2,922
21/11Thu
multi-stopDelta
30h 45mORD-AKL
30/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
26h 24mAKL-ORD
$2,983

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