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 55% 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 June 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.

$636 Cheap Flights from Chicago to New Zealand in 2026

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2:54 pm - 9:25 am

ORD

AKL

23h 31m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 1:34 pm

AKL

ORD

19h 14m

1 stop

$850Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 3

7:08 pm - 2:10 pm

ORD

AKL

26h 02m

2 stops

1:25 pm - 12:07 am

AKL

ORD

27h 42m

2 stops

$884Qantas Airways

Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3

2:21 pm - 8:10 am

ORD

AKL

23h 49m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 9:38 pm

AKL

ORD

24h 48m

1 stop

$885Air New Zealand

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 4

3:00 pm - 2:40 pm

ORD

AKL

28h 40m

2 stops

8:20 am - 4:54 pm

AKL

ORD

27h 34m

2 stops

$886Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 3

9:30 am - 8:15 am

ORD

AKL

27h 45m

2 stops

2:35 pm - 5:21 pm

AKL

ORD

21h 46m

1 stop

$890Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Dec 3

7:08 pm - 2:45 pm

ORD

WLG

26h 37m

2 stops

3:55 pm - 5:13 am

WLG

ORD

30h 18m

2 stops

$1,034Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 11

4:53 pm - 3:45 pm

ORD

WLG

28h 52m

2 stops

6:05 am - 5:41 pm

WLG

ORD

28h 36m

2 stops

$1,035American Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Apr 6

5:10 pm - 3:25 pm

ORD

CHC

29h 15m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:16 pm

CHC

ORD

29h 16m

2 stops

$1,037American Airlines

Mon, Jul 27 - Mon, Aug 3

6:03 pm - 3:25 pm

ORD

CHC

27h 22m

2 stops

9:40 am - 3:28 pm

CHC

ORD

24h 48m

2 stops

$1,091Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3

12:45 pm - 11:25 am

ORD

ZQN

28h 40m

2 stops

8:25 pm - 11:02 pm

ZQN

ORD

45h 37m

2 stops

$1,172Air New Zealand

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 15

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Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Qantas Airways

Nov 11

ORD2:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 31m

1 stop

AKL9:25 amAuckland Intl

Dec 3

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

19h 14m

1 stop

ORD1:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$850

Qantas Airways

Jul 27

ORD7:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 02m

2 stops

AKL2:10 pmAuckland Intl

Aug 3

AKL1:25 pmAuckland Intl

27h 42m

2 stops

ORD12:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$884

Qantas Airways

Nov 11

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 40m

2 stops

AKL2:40 pmAuckland Intl

Dec 3

AKL8:20 amAuckland Intl

27h 34m

2 stops

ORD4:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$886

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to New Zealand

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Alaska Airlines

Jun 22

ORD1:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 49m

3 stops

AKL4:50 pmAuckland Intl

Aug 3

AKL1:25 pmAuckland Intl

32h 35m

3 stops

ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,264

Alaska Airlines

Jun 19

ORD1:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 04m

3 stops

AKL2:05 pmAuckland Intl

Jul 6

AKL6:00 amAuckland Intl

41h 20m

3 stops

ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,466

Alaska Airlines

Jun 19

ORD2:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 58m

3 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

Jun 21

AKL3:35 pmAuckland Intl

25h 24m

3 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,498

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ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

2:54 pm-9:25 am

1 stop23h 31m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

1:20 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$850

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

7:08 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 02m

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/3

1:25 pm-12:07 am

2 stops27h 42m

$884

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

2:21 pm-8:10 am

1 stop23h 49m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/4

3:50 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop24h 48m

$885

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

3:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

8:20 am-4:54 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$886

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

9:30 am-8:15 am

2 stops27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

2:35 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$890

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

7:08 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Wellington

Tue 8/11

3:55 pm-5:13 am

2 stops30h 18m

$1,034

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

4:53 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops28h 52m

Wellington

Tue 4/6

6:05 am-5:41 pm

2 stops28h 36m

$1,035

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/27

5:10 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 8/3

6:00 am-6:16 pm

2 stops29h 16m

$1,037

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/21

6:03 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops27h 22m

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

9:40 am-3:28 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$1,091

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/27

12:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops28h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/15

8:25 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops45h 37m

$1,172

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $142, 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 May, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $240.

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 $1,475 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 $1,031 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to New Zealand flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 45m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to New Zealand takes 18h 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 June 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 $318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,405 reviews	Search Delta flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $534	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 244 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $735	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,197 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,668 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,047 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,842 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,090	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 645 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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