What airlines fly to New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Air Canada 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 48% 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?

Fiji Airways and Air Canada 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 2025, 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.

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4:45 pm - 11:40 pmORD-AKL

35h 55m2 stops

8:00 am - 7:18 pmAKL-ORD

30h 18m2 stops

$1,084Fiji Airways

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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21

5:40 pm - 1:40 pmORD-AKL

25h 00m2 stops

8:00 am - 7:18 pmAKL-ORD

30h 18m2 stops

$1,152Fiji Airways

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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 14

3:40 pm - 11:00 amORD-AKL

24h 20m1 stop

2:00 pm - 7:54 pmAKL-ORD

24h 54m1 stop

$1,155Air Canada

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 21

7:15 am - 11:00 amORD-AKL

32h 45m2 stops

2:00 pm - 8:05 amAKL-ORD

37h 05m2 stops

$1,165Air Canada

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 21

4:17 pm - 9:10 amORD-AKL

21h 53m1 stop

3:50 pm - 7:44 pmAKL-ORD

22h 54m1 stop

$1,263United Airlines

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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 10

1:00 pm - 9:05 amORD-CHC

25h 05m2 stops

4:00 pm - 7:44 pmCHC-ORD

22h 44m2 stops

$1,435Air New Zealand

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 16

10:38 am - 8:05 amORD-CHC

26h 27m2 stops

2:15 pm - 2:48 pmCHC-ORD

19h 33m1 stop

$1,446Air New Zealand

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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 16

3:14 pm - 3:20 pmORD-WLG

30h 06m2 stops

6:05 am - 9:24 pmWLG-ORD

34h 19m2 stops

$1,592Qantas Airways

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8

3:00 pm - 2:35 pmORD-ZQN

28h 35m2 stops

4:30 pm - 11:59 pmZQN-ORD

26h 29m2 stops

$1,594Qantas Airways

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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 19

4:20 pm - 2:20 pmORD-WLG

27h 00m2 stops

6:00 am - 5:01 pmWLG-ORD

30h 01m2 stops

$2,087United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 29 - Wed, Jan 14

Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Air New Zealand

Dec 2

ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

CHC9:05 amChristchurch

Dec 16

CHC4:00 pmChristchurch

22h 44m

2 stops

ORD7:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,435

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Air New Zealand

Dec 2

ORD10:38 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 27m

2 stops

CHC8:05 amChristchurch

Dec 16

CHC2:15 pmChristchurch

19h 33m

1 stop

ORD2:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,446

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Air New Zealand

Feb 16

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 10m

2 stops

CHC8:05 amChristchurch

Mar 8

CHC6:10 amChristchurch

26h 27m

2 stops

ORD1:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,561

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Air Canada

Dec 8

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 20m

1 stop

AKL11:00 amAuckland Intl

Dec 21

AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl

24h 54m

1 stop

ORD7:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,155

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Air Canada

Dec 8

ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 45m

2 stops

AKL11:00 amAuckland Intl

Dec 21

AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl

37h 05m

2 stops

ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,165

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Air Canada

Dec 5

ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 45m

2 stops

AKL11:00 amAuckland Intl

Dec 17

AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl

37h 05m

2 stops

ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,187

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ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

4:45 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/21

8:00 am-7:18 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$1,084

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

5:40 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-7:18 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$1,152

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

3:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/21

2:00 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop24h 54m

$1,155

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

7:15 am-11:00 am

2 stops32h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/21

2:00 pm-8:05 am

2 stops37h 05m

$1,165

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

4:17 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 53m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/10

3:50 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$1,263

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

1:00 pm-9:05 am

2 stops25h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 12/16

4:00 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$1,435

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

10:38 am-8:05 am

2 stops26h 27m

Christchurch

Tue 12/16

2:15 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$1,446

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

3:14 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 06m

Wellington

Sat 11/8

6:05 am-9:24 pm

2 stops34h 19m

$1,592

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

3:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/19

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,594

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

4:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Wellington

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-5:01 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$2,087

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,428, 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 March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,464.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,450. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Chicago to New Zealand on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,261. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to New Zealand in the morning for as low as $1,359. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $1,577. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,540 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 $1,389 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to New Zealand flight.

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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 2025, 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air Canada	PriceFrom $663	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $712	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 205 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $915	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 907 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $966	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,221	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 505 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,350	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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