Cheap flights from Illinois to New Zealand from $458

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Qantas Airways Logo
4:13 pm - 9:10 am
STL
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AKL
21h 57m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:20 pm - 5:13 pm
AKL
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STL
22h 53m
1 stop
$775Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
Qantas Airways Logo
4:13 pm - 9:10 am
STL
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AKL
21h 57m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:20 pm - 3:28 pm
AKL
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STL
21h 08m
1 stop
$776Qantas Airways
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 9:10 am
STL
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AKL
21h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:25 pm
AKL
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STL
25h 35m
1 stop
$786United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 9:10 am
STL
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AKL
20h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 8:41 pm
AKL
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STL
23h 51m
2 stops
$791United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
Air Canada Logo
3:35 pm - 11:00 am
ORD
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AKL
24h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 2:41 pm
AKL
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ORD
19h 41m
1 stop
$832Air Canada
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
Air Canada Logo
3:35 pm - 11:00 am
ORD
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AKL
24h 25m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 8:10 pm
AKL
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
$835Air Canada
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:10 pm
ORD
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WLG
27h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 2:41 pm
WLG
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ORD
26h 36m
2 stops
$1,075Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Air New Zealand Logo
4:00 pm - 9:50 am
ORD
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ZQN
23h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 11:00 pm
ZQN
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ORD
25h 55m
2 stops
$1,147Air New Zealand
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
Air New Zealand Logo
4:00 pm - 9:50 am
ORD
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ZQN
23h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 11:00 pm
ZQN
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ORD
25h 55m
2 stops
$1,148Air New Zealand
Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 1:25 pm
ORD
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CHC
27h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:41 pm
CHC
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ORD
23h 41m
2 stops
$1,154Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20

United Airlines flights from Illinois to New Zealand

Our best United Airlines deals on Illinois to New Zealand flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 2
STL4:30 pmLambert-St Louis
21h 40m
2 stops
AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl
Mar 10
AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
STL10:25 pmLambert-St Louis
$786
United Airlines
Mar 3
STL5:25 pmLambert-St Louis
20h 45m
1 stop
AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl
Mar 17
AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl
23h 51m
2 stops
STL8:41 pmLambert-St Louis
$791
United Airlines
Feb 21
ORD6:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 53m
1 stop
AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl
Mar 6
AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl
28h 09m
1 stop
ORD12:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$861

Delta flights from Illinois to New Zealand

Our best Delta deals on Illinois to New Zealand flight tickets
Delta
Feb 21
ORD6:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
2 stops
AKL8:35 amAuckland Intl
Mar 6
AKL2:35 pmAuckland Intl
22h 07m
2 stops
ORD5:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$866
Delta
Mar 3
STL7:00 amLambert-St Louis
30h 35m
2 stops
AKL8:35 amAuckland Intl
Mar 18
AKL1:35 pmAuckland Intl
28h 46m
2 stops
STL12:21 amLambert-St Louis
$920
Delta
Mar 20
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 05m
2 stops
AKL7:35 amAuckland Intl
Mar 26
AKL1:35 pmAuckland Intl
24h 42m
2 stops
ORD8:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$965

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St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/2

4:13 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 57m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

12:20 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$775

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/2

4:13 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 57m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

12:20 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$776

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/2

4:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops21h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

2:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$786

St. LouisAuckland

STL - AKL

STLAKL

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

5:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/17

2:50 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$791

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$832

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

3:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$835

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

3:35 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Wellington

Wed 3/18

6:05 am-2:41 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,075

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops23h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,147

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops23h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,148

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

3:35 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 3/20

9:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,154

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,096, 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 $1,106.

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.

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 $1,454 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 $1,121 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to New Zealand flight.

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Fastest flight time

19h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Illinois to New Zealand takes 19h 20m
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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  • 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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Rating
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $428Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,709 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
7.5
988 reviews
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $735Free CancellationRating
8.0
225 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $791Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,271 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $909Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,281 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,062Free CancellationRating
8.0
582 reviews
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Can I find flights from Illinois to New Zealand with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Illinois to New Zealand with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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