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

United Airlines, Delta, and Air Tahiti Nui are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to New Zealand

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.

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.

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3:00 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:20 pm - 4:00 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$891Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

3:25 pm - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:20 pm - 6:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$895Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

6:30 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 05m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

2:50 pm - 6:15 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

$993Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 05m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

8:00 am - 12:53 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 53m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

$993Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 23

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

$1,280Air Canada

Mon, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 17

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

$1,280Air Canada

Mon, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 24

8:12 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 58m1 stop San Francisco

8:20 pm - 8:22 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 02m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,300Air New Zealand

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 17

3:30 pm - 5:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:50 am - 2:37 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 47m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

$1,330Air New Zealand

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2

6:20 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 50m1 stop San Francisco

3:50 pm - 4:31 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 41m1 stop San Francisco

$1,646United Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

6:20 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 50m1 stop San Francisco

3:50 pm - 4:31 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 41m1 stop San Francisco

$1,653United Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

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7:48 pm - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:15 am - 2:43 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 28m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,545Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

7:48 pm - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 32m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:45 am - 10:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,564Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

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

27h 30m1 stop San Francisco

8:15 pm - 11:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,922Air New Zealand

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

9:10 pm - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:25 pm - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,060Qantas Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

8:40 am - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 30m1 stop San Francisco

1:50 pm - 12:59 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 09m1 stop San Francisco

$2,061United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

4:40 pm - 11:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

25h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

3:25 pm - 2:36 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 11m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,166Air New Zealand

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

8:50 am - 5:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:50 pm - 5:59 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 09m1 stop San Francisco

$2,411United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

5:59 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:35 pm - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,625Qantas Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 18

12:59 pm - 3:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 06m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:05 pm - 2:43 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 38m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

$12,310Air Canada

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20

12:59 pm - 3:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 06m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:05 pm - 10:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$14,091Air Canada

Tue, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 20

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Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Qantas Airways

Nov 4

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Nov 17

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$891

Qantas Airways

Nov 4

ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 40m

2 stops

AKL2:05 pmAuckland Intl

Nov 17

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$895

Qantas Airways

Feb 2

ORD11:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 26m

2 stops

AKL12:25 amAuckland Intl

Feb 18

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

20h 40m

1 stop

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$936

Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to New Zealand

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Chicago to New Zealand flight tickets

Air New Zealand

Jan 20

ORD8:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 58m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Feb 17

AKL8:20 pmAuckland Intl

19h 02m

1 stop

ORD8:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,300

Air New Zealand

Nov 17

ORD3:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

2 stops

AKL5:00 pmAuckland Intl

Dec 2

AKL6:50 amAuckland Intl

26h 47m

2 stops

ORD2:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,330

Air New Zealand

Nov 20

ORD3:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 35m

2 stops

WLG12:05 amWellington

Dec 7

WLG10:10 amWellington

23h 27m

2 stops

ORD2:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,616

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

3:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/17

1:20 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$891

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

3:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/17

1:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$895

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

6:30 am-1:35 pm

3 stops36h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/23

2:50 pm-6:15 am

2 stops34h 25m

$993

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

6:30 am-1:35 pm

3 stops36h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/23

8:00 am-12:53 am

3 stops35h 53m

$993

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 3/17

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,280

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

$1,280

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/20

8:12 pm-9:10 am

1 stop41h 58m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/17

8:20 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$1,300

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

3:30 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

6:50 am-2:37 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$1,330

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ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

6:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop19h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/11

3:50 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$1,646

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/2

6:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop19h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/11

3:50 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$1,653

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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 $1,189.

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 8% 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	$570
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $570. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $891.

The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 20h 10m

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 8,566 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $655	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,620 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,051 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $794	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,093 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,215 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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