How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from New Zealand to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Christchurch to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 22h 22m on average, while flying from Wellington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 23h 55m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

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

Qantas Airways, Air Canada, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from New Zealand to Chicago

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

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 New Zealand to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:20 pm - 9:11 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$920Qantas Airways

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 30

1:20 pm - 9:11 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$933Qantas Airways

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 30

9:40 am - 4:16 pmWLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 36m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

5:57 am - 5:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

40h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,026American Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1

9:40 am - 11:00 pmWLG Wellington-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:59 am - 5:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-WLG Wellington

39h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,031American Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1

8:00 am - 12:21 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 21m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

6:30 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

46h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,043Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

8:00 am - 12:21 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 21m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

6:30 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

46h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,049Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18

2:50 pm - 5:13 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 23m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:30 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

46h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,050Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 18

8:00 am - 12:21 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 21m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

6:30 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

46h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,091Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

3:50 pm - 5:02 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 12m1 stop Los Angeles

1:46 pm - 9:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,095Qantas Airways

Mon, Jan 11 - Thu, Feb 11

8:00 am - 12:21 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 21m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

10:40 am - 2:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 05m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Ontario Brisbane

$1,099Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18

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

28h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

3:20 pm - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,564Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 3:59 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

51h 59m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

3:20 pm - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,663Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

7:45 am - 3:59 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

50h 14m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

6:55 pm - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

49h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,686Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 7:16 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 16m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

8:30 pm - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,710Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 7:16 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 16m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

3:20 pm - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,716Qantas Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

2:25 pm - 1:55 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

4:15 pm - 10:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,958Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

3:00 pm - 5:16 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 16m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:26 am - 12:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

44h 29m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Brisbane

$1,984Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

7:50 pm - 12:55 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 05m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 pm - 7:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

43h 45m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$2,006Air New Zealand

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

7:50 pm - 7:55 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:44 am - 6:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 16m1 stop San Francisco

$2,009Air New Zealand

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

2:25 pm - 1:55 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

4:15 pm - 10:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,025Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

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United Airlines

Oct 28

AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 39m

1 stop

ORD4:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 4

ORD4:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 09m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

$1,187

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Nov 4

CHC6:00 amChristchurch

30h 00m

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ORD5:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 29

ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 50m

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CHC12:25 pmChristchurch

$1,396

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Nov 3

CHC6:00 amChristchurch

29h 34m

2 stops

ORD4:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 1

ORD5:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 05m

2 stops

CHC8:50 amChristchurch

$1,406

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Dec 9

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

26h 51m

1 stop

ORD9:11 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 30

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 55m

1 stop

AKL9:55 amAuckland Intl

$920

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Dec 9

AKL1:20 pmAuckland Intl

26h 51m

1 stop

ORD9:11 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 30

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 55m

1 stop

AKL9:55 amAuckland Intl

$933

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Jan 11

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

32h 12m

1 stop

ORD5:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 11

ORD1:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 39m

1 stop

AKL9:25 amAuckland Intl

$1,095

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AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Auckland Intl

Wed 12/9

1:20 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop26h 51m

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Wed 12/30

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

$920

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Auckland Intl

Wed 12/9

1:20 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop26h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/30

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop32h 55m

$933

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WLG Wellington - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 2/25

9:40 am-4:16 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/1

5:57 am-5:20 pm

2 stops40h 23m

$1,026

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WLG Wellington - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 2/25

9:40 am-11:00 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/1

6:59 am-5:20 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$1,031

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AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/9

8:00 am-12:21 am

3 stops35h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

6:30 am-12:25 am

3 stops46h 55m

$1,043

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AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/9

8:00 am-12:21 am

3 stops35h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

6:30 am-12:25 am

3 stops46h 55m

$1,049

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AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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2:50 pm-5:13 am

3 stops33h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

6:30 am-12:25 am

3 stops46h 55m

$1,050

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AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/10

8:00 am-12:21 am

3 stops35h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

6:30 am-12:25 am

3 stops46h 55m

$1,091

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AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Auckland Intl

Mon 1/11

3:50 pm-5:02 am

1 stop32h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/11

1:46 pm-9:25 am

1 stop24h 39m

$1,095

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/10

8:00 am-12:21 am

3 stops35h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

10:40 am-2:45 pm

3 stops33h 05m

$1,099

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from New Zealand, with most prices found around $840. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in November, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from New Zealand to Chicago during March average around $1,155.

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Fastest flight time	22h 22m
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The best one-way flight to Chicago from New Zealand in the past 72 hours is $514. The best round-trip flight deal from New Zealand to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $920.

The fastest flight from New Zealand to Chicago takes 22h 22m

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How old do you have to be to fly from New Zealand to Chicago?
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 New Zealand to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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