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

Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, and Air Tahiti Nui are the most popular carriers operating from New Zealand to Illinois

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Illinois?

The flight from New Zealand to Illinois depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Auckland (a popular airport in New Zealand) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Illinois), then the flight time is 21h 45m on average. If you fly from Christchurch (another popular airport in New Zealand) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 29h 31m.

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

Prices for flights from New Zealand to Illinois were last updated today.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Zealand to Illinois.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Illinois 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 Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:15 am - 4:45 pm

AKL

ORD

27h 30m

2 stops

8:49 am - 3:05 pm

ORD

AKL

37h 16m

2 stops

$971Air Canada

Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4

3:15 pm - 5:59 am

AKL

ORD

31h 44m

2 stops

9:20 pm - 1:20 pm

ORD

AKL

47h 00m

2 stops

$1,301Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6

1:25 pm - 2:20 pm

AKL

ORD

41h 55m

1 stop

4:15 pm - 8:10 pm

ORD

AKL

33h 55m

2 stops

$1,338Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 26

4:05 pm - 12:30 am

AKL

ORD

27h 25m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 1:40 pm

ORD

AKL

52h 50m

2 stops

$1,359Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

3:50 pm - 11:27 pm

AKL

ORD

26h 37m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 5:00 am

ORD

AKL

36h 30m

1 stop

$1,360Air New Zealand

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 10

6:20 am - 11:30 pm

CHC

ORD

34h 10m

2 stops

7:00 pm - 12:20 am

ORD

CHC

36h 20m

2 stops

$1,363Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

3:50 pm - 11:24 am

AKL

ORD

38h 34m

1 stop

10:30 am - 5:50 am

ORD

AKL

24h 20m

2 stops

$1,368United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

6:05 am - 6:29 pm

WLG

ORD

29h 24m

2 stops

5:16 pm - 2:45 pm

ORD

WLG

28h 29m

2 stops

$1,383Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

3:15 pm - 8:00 pm

AKL

ORD

21h 45m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 12:10 pm

ORD

AKL

24h 10m

2 stops

$1,388Air Tahiti Nui

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

4:55 pm - 9:32 pm

WLG

ORD

21h 37m

2 stops

5:53 pm - 9:20 am

ORD

WLG

22h 27m

2 stops

$1,517Air New Zealand

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3

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Qantas Airways flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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Qantas Airways

Aug 26

CHC6:20 amChristchurch

34h 10m

2 stops

ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 2

ORD7:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 20m

2 stops

CHC12:20 amChristchurch

$1,363

Qantas Airways

Aug 26

WLG6:05 amWellington

29h 24m

2 stops

ORD6:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 2

ORD5:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 29m

2 stops

WLG2:45 pmWellington

$1,383

Qantas Airways

Aug 31

WLG6:05 amWellington

34h 25m

2 stops

ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 7

ORD7:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

WLG11:55 pmWellington

$1,389

Air Tahiti Nui flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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Air Tahiti Nui

Nov 5

AKL4:05 pmAuckland Intl

27h 25m

2 stops

ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 7

ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

52h 50m

2 stops

AKL1:40 pmAuckland Intl

$1,359

Air Tahiti Nui

Aug 11

AKL3:15 pmAuckland Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 25

ORD7:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 10m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

$1,388

Air Tahiti Nui

Aug 4

AKL3:15 pmAuckland Intl

21h 53m

2 stops

ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 18

ORD9:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 10m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

$1,416

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AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/28

6:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

8:49 am-3:05 pm

2 stops37h 16m

$971

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/3

3:15 pm-5:59 am

2 stops31h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

9:20 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$1,301

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

1:25 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop41h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

4:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,338

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/5

4:05 pm-12:30 am

2 stops27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

1:50 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops52h 50m

$1,359

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/10

3:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop26h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/10

9:30 pm-5:00 am

1 stop36h 30m

$1,360

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Wed 8/26

6:20 am-11:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

7:00 pm-12:20 am

2 stops36h 20m

$1,363

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/5

3:50 pm-11:24 am

1 stop38h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

10:30 am-5:50 am

2 stops24h 20m

$1,368

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 8/26

6:05 am-6:29 pm

2 stops29h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

5:16 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,383

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/11

3:15 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

7:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,388

Quickest round-trip

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Thu 8/27

4:55 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops21h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

5:53 pm-9:20 am

2 stops22h 27m

$1,517

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from New Zealand is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $134, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of October, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $199.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% on your flight if you consider stops on a New Zealand to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 45m
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The fastest flight from New Zealand to Illinois takes 21h 45m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New Zealand to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Zealand to Illinois?
Prices for flights from New Zealand to Illinois were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from New Zealand to Illinois?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Zealand to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The required travel and health documents for your Illinois 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 Illinois. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from New Zealand to Illinois

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,207	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 654 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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