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 51% 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?

Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, 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 August 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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6:30 am - 11:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 45m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

7:00 am - 5:38 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 38m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,029Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6

6:30 am - 11:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 45m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

3:00 pm - 11:51 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 51m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,031Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

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

24h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl

2:00 pm - 2:32 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 32m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,282Air Canada

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22

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

24h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl

2:00 pm - 2:32 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 32m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,292Air Canada

Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 21

2:00 pm - 5:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

20h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

7:00 pm - 6:56 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,303Air New Zealand

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

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

24h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl

2:00 pm - 2:32 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 32m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,341Air New Zealand

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22

3:00 pm - 9:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:20 pm - 3:11 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,545Qantas Airways

Mon, Nov 30 - Wed, Dec 23

8:29 am - 2:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

35h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

6:20 am - 5:00 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 40m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,557Qantas Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 19

2:30 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 40m1 stop San Francisco

3:50 pm - 6:29 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$1,662United Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 18

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

19h 50m1 stop San Francisco

3:50 pm - 8:22 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 32m1 stop San Francisco

$1,662United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 16

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5:16 pm - 12:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

6:45 am - 7:42 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 57m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,678Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

5:16 pm - 12:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

6:45 am - 7:42 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 57m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,680Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

3:22 pm - 12:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

6:45 am - 6:29 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 44m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,686Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

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

27h 35m1 stop San Francisco

8:15 pm - 6:20 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,978Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

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

27h 35m1 stop San Francisco

8:15 pm - 6:20 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,979Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

4:20 pm - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

20h 40m1 stop San Francisco

8:15 pm - 4:45 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,979Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

5:16 pm - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

9:20 am - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$2,026Qantas Airways

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Oct 1

3:40 pm - 2:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

8:05 pm - 7:48 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 43m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,548Air Canada

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

3:40 pm - 2:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

8:05 pm - 7:48 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 43m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,624Air Canada

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

11:49 am - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

43h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 6:29 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 29m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$8,136Qantas Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3

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Air Canada flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Air Canada

Feb 15

ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 25m

1 stop

AKL11:00 amAuckland Intl

Feb 22

AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl

19h 32m

1 stop

ORD2:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,282

Air Canada

Feb 15

ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 00m

2 stops

AKL11:00 amAuckland Intl

Feb 22

AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl

19h 32m

1 stop

ORD2:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,292

Air Canada

Feb 15

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 05m

2 stops

AKL11:00 amAuckland Intl

Feb 21

AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl

19h 32m

1 stop

ORD2:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,295

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

Nov 4

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

AKL5:00 amAuckland Intl

Nov 18

AKL7:00 pmAuckland Intl

18h 56m

1 stop

ORD6:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,303

Air New Zealand

Feb 15

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 05m

2 stops

AKL11:00 amAuckland Intl

Feb 22

AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl

19h 32m

1 stop

ORD2:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,344

Air New Zealand

Nov 2

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

AKL5:00 amAuckland Intl

Nov 18

AKL8:20 pmAuckland Intl

19h 17m

1 stop

ORD8:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,360

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

6:30 am-11:15 pm

3 stops47h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

7:00 am-5:38 am

3 stops40h 38m

$1,029

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/22

6:30 am-11:15 pm

3 stops47h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/29

3:00 pm-11:51 am

3 stops38h 51m

$1,031

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/15

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/22

2:00 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$1,282

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/15

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/21

2:00 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$1,292

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

2:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/18

7:00 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$1,303

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/15

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/22

2:00 pm-2:32 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$1,341

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/30

3:00 pm-9:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/23

1:20 pm-3:11 pm

1 stop20h 51m

$1,545

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CHC Christchurch

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

8:29 am-2:55 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Christchurch

Thu 11/19

6:20 am-5:00 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,557

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/25

2:30 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/18

3:50 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop21h 39m

$1,662

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/26

6:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop19h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/16

3:50 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop23h 32m

$1,662

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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 $1,094, 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 $1,218.

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 $1,501 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 30% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to New Zealand flight.

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Best Price Found	$614
Fastest flight time	22h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $614. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,029.

The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 22h 30m

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 August 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,520 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $655	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,530 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,987 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,085 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,116 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,081	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 664 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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