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

Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and Qantas Airways 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 24h 20m.

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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9:55 am - 6:23 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 28m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

8:29 am - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

33h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,089American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Jan 13

9:55 am - 3:11 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 16m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

8:29 am - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

33h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,106American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 15

9:00 am - 12:35 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

8:29 am - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

33h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,109American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Jan 13

9:00 am - 3:11 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 11m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

8:29 am - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

33h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

$1,126American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 15

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

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

6:40 am - 12:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

46h 35m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Nadi

$1,223Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22

2:55 pm - 12:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:10 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,260Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

2:55 pm - 12:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:10 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,267Cathay Pacific

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 22

7:00 pm - 12:21 amAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

10:30 pm - 5:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,282Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 21

2:55 pm - 12:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:10 pm - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,291Cathay Pacific

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

9:00 am - 1:30 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

2:10 pm - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

39h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

$1,296Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 15

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Air New Zealand flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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

Air New Zealand

Nov 19

WLG5:10 pmWellington

26h 35m

2 stops

ORD12:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 10

ORD4:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

WLG1:25 pmWellington

$1,364

Air New Zealand

Nov 19

WLG5:10 pmWellington

26h 35m

2 stops

ORD12:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 11

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m

2 stops

WLG10:05 amWellington

$1,365

Air New Zealand

Nov 19

WLG5:10 pmWellington

26h 35m

2 stops

ORD12:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 10

ORD4:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 45m

2 stops

WLG2:20 pmWellington

$1,374

Qantas Airways flights from New Zealand to Illinois

Our best Qantas Airways deals on New Zealand to Illinois flight tickets

Qantas Airways

Oct 6

AKL6:00 amAuckland Intl

30h 35m

2 stops

ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 12

ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

AKL10:55 pmAuckland Intl

$1,384

Qantas Airways

Oct 24

CHC6:20 amChristchurch

30h 56m

2 stops

ORD7:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 29

ORD5:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 09m

2 stops

CHC3:25 pmChristchurch

$1,414

Qantas Airways

Oct 9

AKL4:05 pmAuckland Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 23

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

AKL2:05 pmAuckland Intl

$1,418

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ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 12/22

9:55 am-6:23 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/13

8:29 am-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,089

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 12/22

9:55 am-3:11 pm

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/15

8:29 am-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,106

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ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 12/21

9:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/13

8:29 am-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,109

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Mon 12/21

9:00 am-3:11 pm

2 stops25h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/15

8:29 am-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 51m

$1,126

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

2:50 pm-5:13 am

3 stops33h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

6:40 am-12:15 am

3 stops46h 35m

$1,223

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/2

2:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop40h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

2:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,260

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

2:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop40h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

2:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,267

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 pm-12:21 am

2 stops24h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/21

10:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop36h 20m

$1,282

AucklandChicago

AKL Auckland Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/9

2:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop40h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

2:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,291

ChristchurchChicago

CHC Christchurch - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 10/27

9:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

2:10 pm-12:25 am

2 stops39h 15m

$1,296

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New Zealand to Illinois

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,027, 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 November, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,161.

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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Best Price Found	$506
Fastest flight time	21h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from New Zealand in the past 72 hours is $506. The best round-trip flight deal from New Zealand to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,089.

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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from New Zealand to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,207	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 669 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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