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

Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways 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 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 7 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 March 2026, there are 7 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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8:00 am - 11:15 pm

ORD

AKL

46h 15m

2 stops

7:00 am - 5:35 am

AKL

ORD

39h 35m

2 stops

$796Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

5:15 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

38h 30m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 10:04 pm

AKL

ORD

25h 04m

2 stops

$811Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 13

7:30 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

36h 15m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 5:35 am

AKL

ORD

32h 35m

2 stops

$813Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 30

6:10 pm - 2:20 pm

ORD

CHC

27h 10m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 9:36 pm

CHC

ORD

41h 36m

2 stops

$1,569Air New Zealand

Sun, May 24 - Sun, Jun 7

5:57 pm - 2:15 pm

ORD

ZQN

27h 18m

2 stops

3:05 pm - 6:20 am

ZQN

ORD

32h 15m

2 stops

$1,572Air New Zealand

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 31

4:45 pm - 2:25 pm

ORD

ZQN

28h 40m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 11:10 pm

ZQN

ORD

25h 55m

2 stops

$1,614Air New Zealand

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 20

6:10 pm - 2:15 pm

ORD

ZQN

27h 05m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 9:40 pm

ZQN

ORD

25h 35m

2 stops

$1,663Air New Zealand

Sat, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 18

6:56 pm - 2:45 pm

ORD

WLG

26h 49m

2 stops

6:05 am - 7:33 pm

WLG

ORD

30h 28m

2 stops

$1,706Qantas Airways

Mon, May 18 - Fri, May 29

4:30 pm - 2:40 pm

ORD

WLG

29h 10m

2 stops

6:05 am - 8:21 pm

WLG

ORD

31h 16m

2 stops

$1,724Qantas Airways

Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 30

5:10 pm - 2:20 pm

ORD

ZQN

28h 10m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 6:01 am

ZQN

ORD

31h 36m

2 stops

$1,739Qantas Airways

Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2

Air Tahiti Nui flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Air Tahiti Nui

Apr 28

ORD4:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

May 7

AKL3:15 pmAuckland Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

ORD9:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$967

Air Tahiti Nui

May 29

ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

Jun 21

AKL3:35 pmAuckland Intl

21h 23m

2 stops

ORD7:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,000

Air Tahiti Nui

May 28

ORD8:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

46h 20m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

Jun 21

AKL3:35 pmAuckland Intl

25h 24m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,016

Emirates flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Emirates

Mar 29

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

44h 20m

1 stop

AKL10:55 amAuckland Intl

Apr 5

AKL3:15 pmAuckland Intl

41h 30m

2 stops

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$3,603

Emirates

Apr 6

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

49h 30m

2 stops

AKL3:05 pmAuckland Intl

Apr 9

AKL8:30 pmAuckland Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$3,708

Emirates

Apr 6

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

49h 30m

2 stops

AKL3:05 pmAuckland Intl

Apr 9

AKL8:30 pmAuckland Intl

43h 59m

2 stops

ORD11:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$3,919

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Sat 5/2

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops46h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-5:35 am

2 stops39h 35m

$796

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ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

5:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$811

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-5:35 am

2 stops32h 35m

$813

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

6:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 6/7

9:00 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops41h 36m

$1,569

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

5:57 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 18m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/31

3:05 pm-6:20 am

2 stops32h 15m

$1,572

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

4:45 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/20

2:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,614

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ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

6:10 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/18

1:05 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,663

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

6:56 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 49m

Wellington

Fri 5/29

6:05 am-7:33 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$1,706

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

4:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Wellington

Sat 5/30

6:05 am-8:21 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$1,724

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

5:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 6/2

3:25 pm-6:01 am

2 stops31h 36m

$1,739

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,051, 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 $1,106.

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.

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 $1,420 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 $1,029 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to New Zealand flight.

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Fastest flight time	23h 32m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 23h 32m

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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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 March 2026, there are 7 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 $407	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,358 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $428	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,856 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $534	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 237 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,520 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,013 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,509 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,061	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 621 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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