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 24h 39m on average. If you fly from Moline (another popular airport in Illinois) to Auckland, then the average flight time is 44h 46m.

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 50% 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 Illinois to New Zealand?

Fiji Airways and Air Tahiti Nui are the most popular carriers operating 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 7 as of August 2025.

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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4:08 pm - 9:10 amSTL-AKL

22h 02m1 stop

1:20 pm - 11:42 amAKL-STL

17h 22m1 stop

$746Qantas Airways

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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 22

4:37 pm - 9:10 amSTL-AKL

21h 33m2 stops

3:50 pm - 11:31 pmAKL-STL

26h 41m2 stops

$754United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 22

6:13 pm - 2:35 pmSTL-AKL

25h 22m2 stops

6:50 am - 12:37 pmAKL-STL

24h 47m2 stops

$788American Airlines

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Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 20

6:00 am - 10:05 amSTL-AKL

33h 05m1 stop

3:50 pm - 11:59 pmAKL-STL

27h 09m1 stop

$797American Airlines

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Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 24

6:00 am - 7:35 amSTL-AKL

31h 35m2 stops

2:35 pm - 10:04 pmAKL-STL

26h 29m2 stops

$867Delta

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7:15 am - 11:00 amORD-AKL

32h 45m2 stops

11:10 am - 2:41 pmAKL-ORD

46h 31m2 stops

$887Air Canada

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7:15 am - 11:00 amORD-AKL

32h 45m2 stops

2:00 pm - 8:00 amAKL-ORD

37h 00m2 stops

$912Air Canada

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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 14

5:29 pm - 5:45 amSTL-AKL

42h 16m1 stop

3:50 pm - 4:27 pmAKL-STL

19h 37m1 stop

$1,014Air New Zealand

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 15

5:29 pm - 5:45 amSTL-AKL

42h 16m1 stop

7:45 pm - 6:47 pmAKL-STL

18h 02m1 stop

$1,015Air New Zealand

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Sat, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 13

8:53 am - 7:35 amSTL-AKL

28h 42m3 stops

2:35 pm - 11:02 pmAKL-STL

27h 27m2 stops

$1,257Delta

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Air New Zealand flights from Illinois to New Zealand

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Illinois to New Zealand flight tickets

Air New Zealand

Nov 1

STL5:29 pmLambert-St Louis

42h 16m

1 stop

AKL5:45 amAuckland Intl

Nov 15

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 37m

1 stop

STL4:27 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,014

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Air New Zealand

Nov 1

STL5:29 pmLambert-St Louis

42h 16m

1 stop

AKL5:45 amAuckland Intl

Nov 13

AKL7:45 pmAuckland Intl

18h 02m

1 stop

STL6:47 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,015

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Air New Zealand

Oct 31

STL8:20 amLambert-St Louis

27h 35m

1 stop

AKL5:55 amAuckland Intl

Nov 8

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 37m

1 stop

STL4:27 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,045

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Fiji Airways flights from Illinois to New Zealand

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Fiji Airways

Jan 28

ORD5:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 00m

2 stops

AKL1:40 pmAuckland Intl

Feb 7

AKL3:00 pmAuckland Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,161

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Fiji Airways

Aug 19

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 45m

2 stops

AKL11:05 pmAuckland Intl

Aug 30

AKL2:10 pmAuckland Intl

23h 47m

2 stops

ORD8:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,203

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Fiji Airways

Sep 4

STL3:59 pmLambert-St Louis

27h 41m

2 stops

AKL12:40 pmAuckland Intl

Sep 11

AKL2:10 pmAuckland Intl

23h 06m

2 stops

STL8:16 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,225

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Mon 12/8

4:08 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 02m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/22

1:20 pm-11:42 am

1 stop17h 22m

$746

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

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Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/8

4:37 pm-9:10 am

2 stops21h 33m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/22

3:50 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$754

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/9

6:13 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 22m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/20

6:50 am-12:37 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$788

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop33h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/24

3:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop27h 09m

$797

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops31h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/8

2:35 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$867

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

7:15 am-11:00 am

2 stops32h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/13

11:10 am-2:41 pm

2 stops46h 31m

$887

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

7:15 am-11:00 am

2 stops32h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/14

2:00 pm-8:00 am

2 stops37h 00m

$912

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/1

5:29 pm-5:45 am

1 stop42h 16m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/15

3:50 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop19h 37m

$1,014

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/1

5:29 pm-5:45 am

1 stop42h 16m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/13

7:45 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$1,015

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/1

8:53 am-7:35 am

3 stops28h 42m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/8

2:35 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$1,257

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,196, 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 November, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,437.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,450. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Illinois to New Zealand on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,261. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Illinois to New Zealand in the morning for as low as $1,359. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $1,577. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,508 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 $1,335 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to New Zealand flight.

Cheap Illinois to New Zealand flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Illinois to New Zealand

Best Price Found	$618
Fastest flight time	19h 57m
Direct flights	None
Airports in New Zealand	6 airports

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $618. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $746.

The fastest flight from Illinois to New Zealand takes 19h 57m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to New Zealand. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Auckland Intl Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Christchurch Airport and Lambert-St Louis Airport - Auckland Intl Airport.

There are 6 airports near New Zealand: Auckland Intl (AKL), Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE), Wellington (WLG), Queenstown Intl (ZQN), Christchurch (CHC), Taupo (TUO)

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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 7 as of August 2025.
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 $425	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,985 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $465	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 9,893 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $712	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 202 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,917 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $915	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 888 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,198	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 503 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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