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 28h 26m on average. If you fly from Wellington (another popular airport in New Zealand) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 28h 39m.

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

Air Canada, Air Tahiti Nui, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating 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.

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4:10 pm - 5:35 am

WLG

ORD

30h 25m

2 stops

8:00 am - 3:10 pm

ORD

WLG

38h 10m

2 stops

$1,186Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2

2:00 pm - 11:27 pm

AKL

ORD

26h 27m

2 stops

3:00 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

28h 45m

2 stops

$1,193Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2

7:00 am - 11:27 pm

AKL

ORD

33h 27m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

29h 45m

2 stops

$1,224Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30

2:00 pm - 8:05 am

AKL

ORD

35h 05m

3 stops

2:00 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

29h 45m

2 stops

$1,231Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30

3:15 pm - 11:59 pm

AKL

ORD

25h 44m

2 stops

1:36 pm - 12:10 pm

ORD

AKL

29h 34m

2 stops

$1,251Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 19

6:05 am - 5:44 pm

WLG

ORD

28h 39m

2 stops

7:21 pm - 2:45 pm

ORD

WLG

26h 24m

2 stops

$1,376Qantas Airways

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

6:00 am - 7:33 pm

CHC

ORD

30h 33m

2 stops

5:10 pm - 2:25 pm

ORD

CHC

28h 15m

2 stops

$1,408Qantas Airways

Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30

4:35 pm - 11:56 pm

CHC

STL

48h 21m

2 stops

1:19 pm - 3:25 pm

STL

CHC

33h 06m

2 stops

$1,494American Airlines

Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26

4:35 pm - 11:56 pm

CHC

STL

48h 21m

2 stops

9:41 am - 12:20 am

STL

CHC

45h 39m

2 stops

$1,495American Airlines

Fri, May 22 - Tue, May 26

11:00 am - 10:30 pm

CHC

STL

28h 30m

2 stops

7:23 pm - 1:25 pm

STL

CHC

25h 02m

2 stops

$1,526Air New Zealand

Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 23

Qantas Airways flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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Qantas Airways

May 12

AKL6:10 amAuckland Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 19

ORD7:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 44m

2 stops

AKL2:05 pmAuckland Intl

$1,368

Qantas Airways

May 13

WLG6:05 amWellington

28h 39m

2 stops

ORD5:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 20

ORD7:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 24m

2 stops

WLG2:45 pmWellington

$1,376

Qantas Airways

May 16

AKL1:25 pmAuckland Intl

27h 34m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 23

ORD6:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 06m

2 stops

AKL2:05 pmAuckland Intl

$1,393

Air Tahiti Nui flights from New Zealand to Illinois

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Air Tahiti Nui

May 7

AKL3:15 pmAuckland Intl

25h 44m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

May 19

ORD1:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 34m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

$1,251

Air Tahiti Nui

May 17

AKL3:35 pmAuckland Intl

25h 24m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jun 5

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 00m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

$1,424

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Wellington

Sat 4/25

4:10 pm-5:35 am

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

8:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,186

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

2:00 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

3:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,193

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops33h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,224

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/27

2:00 pm-8:05 am

3 stops35h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,231

AucklandChicago

AKL - ORD

AKLORD

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/7

3:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

1:36 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,251

WellingtonChicago

WLG - ORD

WLGORD

Wellington

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-5:44 pm

2 stops28h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/20

7:21 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,376

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-7:33 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/30

5:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,408

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Fri 5/22

4:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops48h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/26

1:19 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$1,494

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Fri 5/22

4:35 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops48h 21m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/26

9:41 am-12:20 am

2 stops45h 39m

$1,495

Quickest round-trip

ChristchurchSt. Louis

CHC - STL

CHCSTL

Christchurch

Sat 5/16

11:00 am-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/23

7:23 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops25h 02m

$1,526

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $892, 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 February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $905.

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You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a New Zealand to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 12m
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The fastest flight from New Zealand to Illinois takes 18h 12m

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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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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,042	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,016 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,387	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 623 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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