How long is the flight from Illinois to New Zealand?

The flight from Illinois to New Zealand depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Chicago (a popular airport in Illinois) to Auckland (the most popular airport in New Zealand), then the flight time is 19h 21m on average. If you fly from Moline (another popular airport in Illinois) to Auckland, then the average flight time is 33h 10m.

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

Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois 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 Illinois according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 52% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to New Zealand?

Prices for flights from Illinois to New Zealand are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to New Zealand?

The number of operators available for flights from Illinois to New Zealand is 6 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to New Zealand?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to New Zealand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Zealand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New Zealand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:21 pm - 12:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 24m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Nadi

3:00 pm - 11:51 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 51m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$991Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28

11:15 am - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 50m3 stops Orlando Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:10 am - 9:20 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 10m3 stops Melbourne Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,027Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

4:57 pm - 9:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-AKL Auckland Intl

21h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:20 pm - 12:32 pmAKL Auckland Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

18h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,158Qantas Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

4:57 pm - 5:55 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 58m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:50 am - 12:32 pmAKL Auckland Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

24h 42m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,160Qantas Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

8:50 am - 9:10 amMLI Moline Quad-City-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 20m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

3:50 pm - 10:14 amAKL Auckland Intl-MLI Moline Quad-City

37h 24m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,165United Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 15

2:26 pm - 9:10 amMLI Moline Quad-City-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

3:50 pm - 10:14 amAKL Auckland Intl-MLI Moline Quad-City

37h 24m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,184United Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Wed, Feb 17

3:12 pm - 5:30 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-AKL Auckland Intl

20h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:50 pm - 10:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,256Air New Zealand

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

2:30 pm - 10:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

25h 05m1 stop San Francisco

2:15 pm - 10:45 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,297Air New Zealand

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15

5:50 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:25 pm - 12:30 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,310American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 21

7:03 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

27h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,310American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

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6:35 am - 11:50 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 15m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:50 pm - 2:13 pmAKL Auckland Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

35h 23m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,670Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21

4:45 pm - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

20h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

8:05 pm - 7:00 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,865Air New Zealand

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

9:20 am - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

35h 45m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:15 pm - 9:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,981Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

2:35 pm - 7:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 35m1 stop San Francisco

1:50 pm - 9:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m1 stop San Francisco

$2,021Air New Zealand

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

10:35 pm - 12:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

44h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

3:15 pm - 7:47 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 32m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles

$2,170Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

10:40 am - 5:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:50 pm - 12:59 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 09m1 stop San Francisco

$2,224Air New Zealand

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

3:22 pm - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:20 am - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$7,799Qantas Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26

3:22 pm - 2:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$7,799Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

7:00 pm - 4:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 11:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$8,274Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

10:43 am - 4:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 12m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:05 pm - 10:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$15,528Air Canada

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

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Qantas Airways flights from Illinois to New Zealand

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Qantas Airways

Nov 2

STL7:05 pmLambert-St Louis

24h 40m

2 stops

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

Dec 6

AKL6:00 amAuckland Intl

31h 16m

2 stops

STL6:16 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,160

Qantas Airways

Nov 2

STL7:05 pmLambert-St Louis

24h 40m

2 stops

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

Dec 6

AKL6:00 amAuckland Intl

31h 16m

2 stops

STL6:16 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,161

Qantas Airways

Nov 2

STL6:02 amLambert-St Louis

47h 23m

2 stops

AKL12:25 amAuckland Intl

Dec 6

AKL6:00 amAuckland Intl

31h 16m

2 stops

STL6:16 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,203

United Airlines flights from Illinois to New Zealand

Our best United Airlines deals on Illinois to New Zealand flight tickets

United Airlines

Jan 31

MLI8:50 amMoline Quad-City

29h 20m

2 stops

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Feb 15

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

37h 24m

2 stops

MLI10:14 amMoline Quad-City

$1,165

United Airlines

Jan 30

MLI2:26 pmMoline Quad-City

47h 44m

2 stops

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Feb 15

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

41h 01m

2 stops

MLI1:51 pmMoline Quad-City

$1,184

United Airlines

Nov 2

STL7:05 pmLambert-St Louis

19h 05m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Dec 6

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

24h 09m

2 stops

STL8:59 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,215

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Sat 9/12

1:21 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops30h 24m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/28

3:00 pm-11:51 am

3 stops38h 51m

$991

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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11:15 am-2:05 pm

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Sat 9/26

6:10 am-9:20 am

3 stops44h 10m

$1,027

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4:57 pm-9:25 am

1 stop21h 28m

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Mon 2/15

1:20 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop18h 12m

$1,158

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STL Lambert-St Louis - AKL Auckland Intl

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Mon 2/1

4:57 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops29h 58m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/15

6:50 am-12:32 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$1,160

MolineAuckland

MLI Moline Quad-City - AKL Auckland Intl

MLIAKL

Moline Quad-City

Sun 1/31

8:50 am-9:10 am

2 stops29h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/15

3:50 pm-10:14 am

2 stops37h 24m

$1,165

MolineAuckland

MLI Moline Quad-City - AKL Auckland Intl

MLIAKL

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/30

2:26 pm-9:10 am

2 stops47h 44m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/17

3:50 pm-10:14 am

2 stops37h 24m

$1,184

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STL Lambert-St Louis - AKL Auckland Intl

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/29

3:12 pm-5:30 am

1 stop20h 18m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,256

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CHC Christchurch

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/6

2:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop25h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 12/15

2:15 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,297

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

5:50 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/21

1:25 pm-12:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

$1,310

ChicagoAuckland

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

7:03 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 07m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/22

1:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,310

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois 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 Illinois is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,088, 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 $1,163.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to New Zealand?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around $1,492 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from Illinois for as low as $1,016 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to New Zealand flight.

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Best Price Found	$576
Fastest flight time	19h 21m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $576. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $991.

The fastest flight from Illinois to New Zealand takes 19h 21m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to New Zealand. There are no popular flight routes from Illinois to New Zealand.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to New Zealand

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from Illinois to New Zealand are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to New Zealand?
The number of operators available for flights from Illinois to New Zealand is 6 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to New Zealand?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to New Zealand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Zealand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New Zealand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to New Zealand

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,504 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $655	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,483 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,946 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,106 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,081	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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