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Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,673
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,701
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,640
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,747
Napier
Napier2 stops$3,336
Tauranga
Tauranga3 stops$1,963
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$3,528
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$3,228
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$3,303

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$910
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Which airport in New Zealand is closest to Fiordland National Park?

    Queenstown Airport is the closest airport to the famous Fiordland National Park, but no direct flights from Chicago are available. You can take a flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), then take a domestic flight from CHC to Queenstown Airport. This small airport is only a few miles from the park, and you can get there on either a bus or taxi. Alternatively, the bus is a cheaper mode of transit that you can also use to get to Fiordland National Park from CHC.

  • What can I do during a layover at Auckland Airport?

    Auckland Airport boasts many amenities for travelers to pass time at the airport during a layover. The domestic and international Terminals have several duty-free shopping outlets. There is also a lounge area where you can rest after your flight for a small entrance fee. You can relax at the lounge or explore delicacies at one of the many restaurants in the airport, which offer a variety of cuisines, from Asian to Mexican.

  • What are the public transportation options from Auckland Airport to the city center?

    All flights to AKL from ORD are single-stop flights with a layover at LAX, which take about 27 hours. Auckland city center is about 13 miles from the airport. The fastest and most convenient way of getting from the airport to the city center is via the airport bus services, SkyBus or Intercity. SkyBus operates 24/7 with two to three departures daily, while Intercity has three to four departures daily. Taxis are a faster but more costly alternative.

  • Which cities are served by airports in New Zealand?

    Two main New Zealand airports receive international flights, AKL and CHC. Auckland Airport is the busiest airport, receiving most of the international flights. It serves cities like Auckland, North Shore, Waitakere, and Waiuku. CHC is the secondary international airport in New Zealand, serving cities like Christchurch, Rolleston, Woodend, and Lincoln.

  • 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

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from Chicago is April.
  • Morning departure is around 8% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • All flights to New Zealand from Chicago are one- to two-stop flights with layovers in Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines are the main providers for flights to New Zealand.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) offers flights to New Zealand from Chicago. Of the four terminals, Terminal 5 services international flights to New Zealand.
  • Before your 27h flight to New Zealand, you can relax at the airline lounges available at every terminal in ORD. You’ll need a club membership or a day pass to access these lounges.
  • If you plan on driving yourself around New Zealand, you can rent a car at AKL. Rental car agencies like Avis, Europcar, Budget, and Thrifty are available at both the international and domestic terminals.
  • To enter New Zealand, you’ll need a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) if you're on the visa waiver program. You’ll also need a passport valid for three months after your departure date, with at least one blank page.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top airline flying from O'Hare Intl to New Zealand

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl 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.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 460 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025ORD - SFO
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Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

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??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

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.

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Recent return flight deals

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2 stopsQantas Airways
46h 15mORD-WLG
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$1,640
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$2,604
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multi-stopQantas Airways
57h 00mORD-AKL
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multi-stopQantas Airways
27h 55mAKL-ORD
$1,785
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
25h 57mORD-CHC
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
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$2,885
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multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
32h 50mORD-AKL
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