What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Zealand?

Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Zealand

What airlines fly to New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand?

Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand?

As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand?

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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

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

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5:15 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

38h 30m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 10:04 pm

AKL

ORD

25h 04m

2 stops

$811Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 13

7:30 am - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

36h 15m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 5:35 am

AKL

ORD

32h 35m

2 stops

$813Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 30

2:00 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

AKL

29h 45m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 11:27 pm

AKL

ORD

26h 27m

2 stops

$818Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

6:10 pm - 2:20 pm

ORD

CHC

27h 10m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 9:36 pm

CHC

ORD

41h 36m

2 stops

$1,569Air New Zealand

Sun, May 24 - Sun, Jun 7

4:45 pm - 2:25 pm

ORD

ZQN

28h 40m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 11:10 pm

ZQN

ORD

25h 55m

2 stops

$1,614Air New Zealand

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 20

10:25 am - 9:25 am

ORD

CHC

30h 00m

2 stops

6:30 am - 2:37 pm

CHC

ORD

26h 07m

2 stops

$1,654Air New Zealand

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28

4:00 pm - 2:20 pm

ORD

CHC

29h 20m

2 stops

1:50 pm - 9:03 pm

CHC

ORD

24h 13m

2 stops

$1,660Air New Zealand

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

4:30 pm - 2:40 pm

ORD

WLG

29h 10m

2 stops

6:05 am - 8:21 pm

WLG

ORD

31h 16m

2 stops

$1,724Qantas Airways

Sat, May 16 - Sat, May 30

5:10 pm - 8:10 am

ORD

BHE

46h 00m

3 stops

1:30 pm - 6:06 pm

BHE

ORD

45h 36m

3 stops

$2,244Qantas Airways

Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Aug 3

7:21 pm - 9:10 pm

ORD

TRG

32h 49m

3 stops

9:50 am - 11:59 pm

TRG

ORD

31h 09m

3 stops

$13,432Qantas Airways

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17

Air Tahiti Nui flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand

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Air Tahiti Nui

Apr 28

ORD4:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

May 7

AKL3:15 pmAuckland Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

ORD9:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$967

Air Tahiti Nui

May 30

ORD8:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

46h 20m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

Jun 28

AKL3:35 pmAuckland Intl

21h 23m

2 stops

ORD7:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,027

Air Tahiti Nui

May 5

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

2 stops

AKL12:10 pmAuckland Intl

May 10

AKL3:35 pmAuckland Intl

25h 24m

2 stops

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,076

Air New Zealand flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand

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Air New Zealand

May 24

ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m

2 stops

CHC2:20 pmChristchurch

Jun 7

CHC9:00 pmChristchurch

41h 36m

2 stops

ORD9:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,569

Air New Zealand

Sep 4

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

28h 40m

2 stops

ZQN2:25 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 20

ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 55m

2 stops

ORD11:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,614

Air New Zealand

Sep 17

ORD10:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

2 stops

CHC9:25 amChristchurch

Sep 28

CHC6:30 amChristchurch

26h 07m

2 stops

ORD2:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,654

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Mon 5/4

5:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$811

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ORD - AKL

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-5:35 am

2 stops32h 35m

$813

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

2:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/30

2:00 pm-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$818

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ORD - CHC

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

6:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Christchurch

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9:00 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops41h 36m

$1,569

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

4:45 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/20

2:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,614

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

10:25 am-9:25 am

2 stops30h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 9/28

6:30 am-2:37 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$1,654

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ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

4:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 5/19

1:50 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops24h 13m

$1,660

ChicagoWellington

ORD - WLG

ORDWLG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

4:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Wellington

Sat 5/30

6:05 am-8:21 pm

2 stops31h 16m

$1,724

ChicagoBlenheim

ORD - BHE

ORDBHE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

5:10 pm-8:10 am

3 stops46h 00m

Blenheim

Mon 8/3

1:30 pm-6:06 pm

3 stops45h 36m

$2,244

ChicagoTauranga

ORD - TRG

ORDTRG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

7:21 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops32h 49m

Tauranga

Sun 5/17

9:50 am-11:59 pm

3 stops31h 09m

$13,432

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,078, 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 February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,109.

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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around $1,420 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $1,029 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand flight.

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Fastest flight time	23h 32m
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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand takes 23h 32m

There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand?
As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand?
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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?
The required travel and health documents for your New Zealand 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 New Zealand. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New Zealand

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $407	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,358 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $428	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,856 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $534	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 237 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,520 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,013 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $861	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,509 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,061	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 621 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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