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.

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

Delta, United Airlines, 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 October 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.

$524 Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Zealand in 2026/27

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8:59 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 36m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Nadi

2:50 pm - 12:53 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 03m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

$857Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 3

8:59 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 36m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Nadi

8:00 am - 12:21 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 21m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

$933Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:35 am - 8:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 35m1 stop San Francisco

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

19h 41m1 stop San Francisco

$1,093United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

7:35 am - 8:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 35m1 stop San Francisco

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

19h 41m1 stop San Francisco

$1,094United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

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

27h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:30 am - 4:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,107Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 3

6:55 pm - 5:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:30 am - 4:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,107Qantas Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

6:30 pm - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

2:45 pm - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,107Delta

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 17

6:30 pm - 8:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

2:45 pm - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,107Delta

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16

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

27h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:20 pm - 7:59 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,107American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2

3:25 pm - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

3:50 pm - 12:19 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,107American Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 22

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8:30 pm - 12:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

58h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 4:51 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 51m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,490Qantas Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

8:30 pm - 12:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

58h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

6:10 am - 4:51 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 41m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

$1,490Qantas Airways

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

5:53 pm - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

28h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,507American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

2:50 pm - 12:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

6:00 am - 6:38 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 38m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,651Qantas Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

8:01 pm - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

3:00 pm - 6:34 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 34m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

$1,744Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

3:20 pm - 12:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

38h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Melbourne

2:50 pm - 11:00 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$1,782Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

9:45 pm - 5:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:50 pm - 8:22 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 32m1 stop San Francisco

$2,048Air New Zealand

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

9:45 pm - 5:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:50 pm - 8:22 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 32m1 stop San Francisco

$2,054Air New Zealand

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Oct 21

2:32 pm - 8:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 38m1 stop San Francisco

2:50 pm - 11:00 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$2,159United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

9:40 pm - 8:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

40h 30m1 stop San Francisco

2:50 pm - 9:37 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$2,181United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

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United Airlines flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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United Airlines

Oct 25

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

AKL8:10 amAuckland Intl

Nov 9

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 41m

1 stop

ORD4:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,093

United Airlines

Oct 25

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

AKL8:10 amAuckland Intl

Nov 9

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 41m

1 stop

ORD4:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,094

United Airlines

Oct 25

ORD8:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 15m

1 stop

AKL8:10 amAuckland Intl

Nov 9

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 41m

1 stop

ORD4:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,099

Delta flights from Chicago to New Zealand

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to New Zealand flight tickets

Delta

Nov 17

ORD6:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 27m

1 stop

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Nov 24

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

28h 10m

1 stop

ORD11:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,107

Delta

Jan 27

ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 25m

2 stops

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Feb 11

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

18h 02m

1 stop

ORD1:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,111

Delta

Oct 25

ORD6:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 56m

1 stop

AKL7:55 amAuckland Intl

Nov 9

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,112

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/10

8:59 am-1:35 pm

3 stops33h 36m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

2:50 pm-12:53 am

3 stops29h 03m

$857

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

8:59 am-1:35 pm

3 stops33h 36m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

8:00 am-12:21 am

3 stops35h 21m

$933

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

7:35 am-8:10 am

1 stop30h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/9

3:50 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$1,093

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

7:35 am-8:10 am

1 stop30h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/9

3:50 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$1,094

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

3:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

7:30 am-4:05 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,107

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

6:55 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/2

7:30 am-4:05 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,107

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/7

6:30 pm-8:55 am

1 stop19h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/17

2:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,107

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/8

6:30 pm-8:55 am

1 stop19h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/16

2:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,107

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

3:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

1:20 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$1,107

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

3:25 pm-9:55 am

1 stop23h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/22

3:50 pm-12:19 am

1 stop27h 29m

$1,107

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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 $1,098, 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 $1,134.

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 $1,440 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 11% 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	$524
Fastest flight time	19h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $524. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $857.

The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 19h 25m

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 October 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 $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,634 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $626	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,728 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,129 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,103 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,295 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,081	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 670 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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