Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What family friendly services are available at Chicago airports?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 10

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Chicago to New Zealand were found on Air Canada ($1,797) and Fiji Airways ($2,024).

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to New Zealand is November, when tickets cost $2,128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,028 and $2,937 respectively.

Question 13

What is the cheapest Chicago to New Zealand flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $3,117 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 $3,117.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 10 weeks before departure.

Question 15

How long does a flight from Chicago to New Zealand take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to New Zealand depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to New Zealand from Chicago are to Auckland, which takes 20h 10m, Tauranga, which takes 22h 10m, and Wellington, which takes 23h 35m.

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What is the cheapest Chicago to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $3,117 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 $3,117.

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to New Zealand is November, when tickets cost $2,128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,028 and $2,937 respectively.

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

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 10 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Chicago to New Zealand were found on Air Canada ($1,797) and Fiji Airways ($2,024).

How long does a flight from Chicago to New Zealand take?

The duration of a flight to New Zealand depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to New Zealand from Chicago are to Auckland, which takes 20h 10m, Tauranga, which takes 22h 10m, and Wellington, which takes 23h 35m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and New Zealand?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

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

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

What family friendly services are available at Chicago airports?

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

How does KAYAK find such low prices 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?

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

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

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