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$871 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from O'Hare Intl

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

Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,751
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$2,118
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$2,021
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$2,526
Napier
Napier2 stops$3,374
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$3,336
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$3,297
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$3,304

Cheap Flight Deals from O'Hare Intl to New Zealand (ORD-NZ0)

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

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from O'Hare Intl to New Zealand.
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11:53 - 12:40ORD-AKL
31h 47m2 stops
06:45 - 14:43AKL-ORD
24h 58m2 stops
$1,751
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
11:53 - 12:40ORD-AKL
31h 47m2 stops
19:45 - 23:27AKL-ORD
20h 42m1 stop
$1,761
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 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 - 22:45ORD-AKL
35h 00m2 stops
14:30 - 20:24AKL-ORD
22h 54m2 stops
$2,193Fiji Airways
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Sat, 3 May - Sat, 24 May
18:35 - 07:10ORD-AKL
19h 35m1 stop
13:50 - 00:45AKL-ORD
27h 55m1 stop
$2,548United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
19:40 - 14:20ORD-ZQN
25h 40m2 stops
18:20 - 00:59ZQN-ORD
47h 39m2 stops
$2,940Air New Zealand
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Wed, 25 Jun - Sat, 12 Jul
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
21:14 - 08:40ORD-WLG
42h 26m2 stops
17:45 - 21:16WLG-ORD
44h 31m2 stops
$3,294United Airlines
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Sun, 11 May - Sun, 18 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand.
The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $1,310 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,308 and $2,998 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$871
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Christchurch

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

  • 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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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 456 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025SYD - AKL
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Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

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!

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