What airlines fly to New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from Chicago according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to New Zealand?

American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to New Zealand

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

Prices for flights from Chicago to New Zealand are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to New Zealand?

As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to New Zealand.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to New Zealand?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to New Zealand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

The required travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Zealand. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$533 Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Zealand in 2026/27

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1:30 pm - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

1:20 pm - 12:08 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$689American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 20

5:51 pm - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

21h 04m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

3:50 pm - 8:00 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Los Angeles

$694American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 20

3:20 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

29h 05m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 4:51 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 51m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$772Qantas Airways

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Mar 15

6:28 pm - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 27m1 stop Los Angeles

2:45 pm - 11:55 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 10m1 stop Los Angeles

$886Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 24

2:32 pm - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

2:45 pm - 5:31 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 46m1 stop Los Angeles

$886Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Dec 7

8:29 am - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

35h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

6:50 am - 4:16 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 26m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,011Qantas Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

5:40 am - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 pm - 7:05 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,080Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 17

5:40 am - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:20 pm - 7:05 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,099Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 19

3:40 pm - 11:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 20m1 stop Vancouver Intl

1:00 pm - 2:35 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,279Air Canada

Mon, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 24

3:35 pm - 11:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl

1:00 pm - 2:35 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,280Air Canada

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 15

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7:03 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:35 pm - 3:53 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 18m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,579Qantas Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

10:26 am - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 54m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Brisbane

6:20 pm - 11:51 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 31m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,631Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

12:05 pm - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

43h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

4:15 pm - 12:30 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles

$1,774Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 1

6:00 am - 12:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

3:15 pm - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 15m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles

$1,796Air Tahiti Nui

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

2:35 pm - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 35m1 stop San Francisco

2:50 pm - 8:22 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 32m1 stop San Francisco

$1,960United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 1

9:40 pm - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

40h 30m1 stop San Francisco

2:50 pm - 6:34 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 44m1 stop San Francisco

$1,981United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Oct 1

3:48 pm - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

21h 12m1 stop Los Angeles

8:15 pm - 5:15 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,036Air New Zealand

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

10:25 am - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

7:50 pm - 9:37 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$2,036Air New Zealand

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 29

1:50 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:10 am - 6:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 55m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$2,041Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

7:03 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 47m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:10 am - 3:53 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 43m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$2,041Qantas Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

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American Airlines flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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American Airlines

Feb 1

ORD1:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m

1 stop

AKL9:55 amAuckland Intl

Feb 20

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

17h 48m

1 stop

ORD12:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$689

American Airlines

Feb 1

ORD5:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 04m

2 stops

AKL9:55 amAuckland Intl

Feb 20

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

20h 19m

2 stops

ORD2:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$694

American Airlines

Mar 8

ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

2 stops

CHC1:20 pmChristchurch

Apr 5

CHC6:00 amChristchurch

26h 59m

2 stops

ORD3:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$963

Delta flights from Chicago to New Zealand

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to New Zealand flight tickets

Delta

Feb 2

ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Feb 16

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

27h 45m

1 stop

ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$886

Delta

Nov 10

ORD3:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 08m

2 stops

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Nov 24

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

26h 02m

2 stops

ORD9:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$891

Delta

Nov 2

ORD5:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Nov 9

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

45h 42m

1 stop

ORD5:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$897

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

1:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop25h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/20

1:20 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop17h 48m

$689

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

5:51 pm-9:55 am

2 stops21h 04m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/20

3:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$694

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CHC Christchurch

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/21

3:20 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 05m

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Mon 3/15

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$772

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/10

6:28 pm-8:55 am

1 stop19h 27m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/24

2:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$886

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

2:32 pm-8:55 am

1 stop23h 23m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/7

2:45 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$886

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

8:29 am-2:20 pm

2 stops35h 51m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/28

6:50 am-4:16 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,011

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/12

5:40 am-2:05 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/17

7:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop31h 05m

$1,080

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/12

5:40 am-2:05 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/19

8:20 pm-7:05 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,099

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

3:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/24

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,279

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/22

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/15

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,280

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to New Zealand

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,117, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to New Zealand during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,119.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around $1,496 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from Chicago for as low as $1,016 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to New Zealand flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to New Zealand flight.

Cheap Chicago to New Zealand flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$533
Fastest flight time	18h 37m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $533. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $689.

The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 18h 37m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to New Zealand. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to New Zealand

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from Chicago to New Zealand are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to New Zealand?
As of September 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to New Zealand?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to New Zealand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?
The required travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Zealand. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to New Zealand

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to New Zealand with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,591 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,652 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,086 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,102 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,231 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,081	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 669 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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