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 48% 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?

Qantas Airways, Air Canada, and Singapore Airlines 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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4:50 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

26h 55m

3 stops

2:00 pm - 5:59 am

AKL

ORD

32h 59m

2 stops

$922Multiple Airlines

Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23

7:15 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

36h 30m

2 stops

7:00 am - 5:59 am

AKL

ORD

39h 59m

2 stops

$999Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10

7:15 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

36h 30m

2 stops

7:00 am - 9:54 am

AKL

ORD

43h 54m

3 stops

$1,039Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Sun, May 10

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

5:10 pm - 2:45 pm

ORD

WLG

28h 35m

2 stops

3:55 pm - 6:00 am

WLG

ORD

31h 05m

2 stops

$1,597Qantas Airways

Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9

5:57 pm - 2:15 pm

ORD

ZQN

27h 18m

2 stops

9:20 am - 8:41 pm

ZQN

ORD

28h 21m

2 stops

$1,619Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

5:44 pm - 2:45 pm

ORD

WLG

28h 01m

2 stops

6:05 am - 6:24 pm

WLG

ORD

29h 19m

2 stops

$1,620Qantas Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

6:10 pm - 2:25 pm

ORD

ZQN

27h 15m

2 stops

7:00 am - 11:14 pm

ZQN

ORD

33h 14m

2 stops

$1,659Air New Zealand

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3

6:25 pm - 2:20 pm

ORD

CHC

26h 55m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 10:36 pm

CHC

ORD

27h 31m

2 stops

$1,663Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 9

7:01 pm - 3:25 pm

ORD

CHC

27h 24m

2 stops

6:05 am - 5:15 pm

CHC

ORD

30h 10m

2 stops

$1,670Qantas Airways

Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Nov 11

Air Canada flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Air Canada

Sep 14

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 10m

2 stops

AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl

Oct 21

AKL6:15 amAuckland Intl

31h 38m

2 stops

ORD7:53 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,394

Air Canada

Sep 14

ORD12:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 06m

3 stops

AKL3:05 pmAuckland Intl

Oct 21

AKL6:15 amAuckland Intl

26h 33m

2 stops

ORD2:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,396

Air Canada

Sep 14

ORD12:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 06m

3 stops

AKL3:05 pmAuckland Intl

Oct 21

AKL7:00 amAuckland Intl

32h 59m

3 stops

ORD9:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,405

Air Tahiti Nui flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Air Tahiti Nui

Apr 24

ORD4:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

Apr 30

AKL3:15 pmAuckland Intl

25h 44m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,647

Air Tahiti Nui

Apr 28

ORD8:57 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 13m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

May 3

AKL3:35 pmAuckland Intl

37h 45m

2 stops

ORD12:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,666

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Sat 5/16

4:50 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops26h 55m

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Sat 5/23

2:00 pm-5:59 am

2 stops32h 59m

$922

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ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-5:59 am

2 stops39h 59m

$999

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-9:54 am

3 stops43h 54m

$1,039

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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

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ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

5:10 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Wellington

Tue 6/9

3:55 pm-6:00 am

2 stops31h 05m

$1,597

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

5:57 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 18m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/13

9:20 am-8:41 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$1,619

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

5:44 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 01m

Wellington

Wed 9/9

6:05 am-6:24 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,620

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/27

6:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/3

7:00 am-11:14 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,659

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ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

6:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 10/9

1:05 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,663

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

7:01 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Christchurch

Wed 11/11

6:05 am-5:15 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,670

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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 $1,433 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 50m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 22h 50m

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 8,431 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $428	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,952 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 11,647 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,024 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,625 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,061	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 632 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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