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 49% 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.

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

Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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 April 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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7:15 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

36h 30m

2 stops

7:00 am - 5:59 am

AKL

ORD

39h 59m

2 stops

$821Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22

7:15 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

36h 30m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 5:59 am

AKL

ORD

32h 59m

2 stops

$822Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 27

7:15 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

36h 30m

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2:00 pm - 9:54 am

AKL

ORD

36h 54m

3 stops

$871Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 27

8:30 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

35h 15m

3 stops

7:00 am - 11:13 pm

AKL

ORD

57h 13m

3 stops

$874Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 22

6:10 pm - 2:50 pm

ORD

WLG

27h 40m

2 stops

2:55 pm - 11:10 pm

WLG

ORD

25h 15m

2 stops

$1,576Air New Zealand

Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 17

2:40 pm - 8:10 am

ORD

WLG

24h 30m

2 stops

6:00 am - 2:37 pm

WLG

ORD

26h 37m

2 stops

$1,577Air New Zealand

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

6:59 pm - 3:25 pm

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CHC

27h 26m

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6:00 am - 7:28 pm

CHC

ORD

30h 28m

2 stops

$1,597Qantas Airways

Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8

5:50 pm - 3:25 pm

ORD

CHC

28h 35m

2 stops

6:00 am - 7:36 pm

CHC

ORD

30h 36m

2 stops

$1,620Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18

9:55 am - 2:20 pm

ORD

CHC

35h 25m

3 stops

6:00 am - 2:45 pm

CHC

ORD

25h 45m

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$1,748Air Canada

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

2:15 pm - 2:15 pm

ORD

ZQN

31h 00m

3 stops

3:25 pm - 2:41 pm

ZQN

ORD

40h 16m

2 stops

$1,919Air Canada

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18

Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Qantas Airways

Jun 1

ORD6:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 26m

2 stops

CHC3:25 pmChristchurch

Jun 8

CHC6:00 amChristchurch

30h 28m

2 stops

ORD7:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,597

Qantas Airways

Aug 10

ORD5:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 35m

2 stops

CHC3:25 pmChristchurch

Aug 18

CHC6:00 amChristchurch

30h 36m

2 stops

ORD7:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,620

Qantas Airways

Jul 2

ORD7:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 24m

2 stops

CHC3:25 pmChristchurch

Nov 11

CHC6:05 amChristchurch

30h 10m

2 stops

ORD5:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,669

United Airlines flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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United Airlines

Apr 28

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

AKL7:10 amAuckland Intl

May 7

AKL1:50 pmAuckland Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,980

United Airlines

Apr 28

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

AKL7:10 amAuckland Intl

May 7

AKL1:50 pmAuckland Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,981

United Airlines

Aug 3

ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 40m

2 stops

WLG2:50 pmWellington

Aug 20

WLG9:55 amWellington

30h 22m

2 stops

ORD11:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,055

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7:15 am-12:45 pm

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Fri 5/22

7:00 am-5:59 am

2 stops39h 59m

$821

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ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

7:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/27

2:00 pm-5:59 am

2 stops32h 59m

$822

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

7:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/27

2:00 pm-9:54 am

3 stops36h 54m

$871

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

8:30 am-12:45 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/22

7:00 am-11:13 pm

3 stops57h 13m

$874

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

6:10 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Wellington

Mon 8/17

2:55 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,576

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ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

2:40 pm-8:10 am

2 stops24h 30m

Wellington

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-2:37 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,577

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

6:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Christchurch

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-7:28 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$1,597

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ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

5:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$1,620

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

9:55 am-2:20 pm

3 stops35h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,748

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

2:15 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops31h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/18

3:25 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops40h 16m

$1,919

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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 $1,060.

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 $1,431 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 $1,038 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	22h 45m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 22h 45m

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 April 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 8,409 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $428	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,932 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $534	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 240 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,593 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,019 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,602 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,061	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 627 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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