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$435 Find Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Chicago departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from New Zealand to Chicago

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Zealand to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New Zealand to Chicago

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Chicago.
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1:00 pm - 7:57 amAKL-ORD
36h 57m2 stops
8:52 am - 3:05 pmORD-AKL
36h 13m2 stops
$776Air Canada
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Tue, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 1
1:00 pm - 2:39 pmAKL-ORD
19h 39m1 stop
3:45 pm - 3:05 pmORD-AKL
30h 20m2 stops
$777Air Canada
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Wed, Mar 12 - Wed, Apr 30
3:50 pm - 5:36 amAKL-ORD
30h 46m2 stops
3:52 pm - 10:25 amORD-AKL
25h 33m2 stops
$836American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 9
3:50 pm - 6:06 amAKL-ORD
31h 16m2 stops
1:28 pm - 10:25 amORD-AKL
27h 57m2 stops
$841American Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 9
7:30 am - 10:43 pmAKL-ORD
32h 13m2 stops
6:25 pm - 2:00 pmORD-AKL
26h 35m2 stops
$860Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 9
6:10 am - 3:44 pmAKL-ORD
26h 34m2 stops
2:23 pm - 2:00 pmORD-AKL
30h 37m2 stops
$906Qantas Airways
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Fri, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 22
1:00 pm - 2:39 pmAKL-ORD
19h 39m1 stop
9:45 am - 6:00 amORD-AKL
27h 15m1 stop
$981
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Wed, Mar 12 - Wed, Apr 30
1:15 pm - 5:46 amAKL-ORD
34h 31m2 stops
12:30 pm - 6:00 amORD-AKL
23h 30m1 stop
$993
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Tue, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 1
2:50 pm - 4:54 amAKL-ORD
32h 04m1 stop
6:25 pm - 8:10 amORD-AKL
19h 45m1 stop
$1,084United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 1
1:50 pm - 2:55 pmAKL-ORD
18h 05m1 stop
9:09 pm - 7:10 amORD-AKL
41h 01m1 stop
$1,178United Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 9

Flights to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,375. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,691 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $962 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and February, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,450 and $1,448 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $962.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $962 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,448.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$435
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Chicago

FAQs - booking Chicago flights

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from central Chicago?

    You’ll need to travel 16 miles to reach the Chicago city center from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Chicago?

    On average, a flight to Chicago costs $1,214. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $848 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 8,800 direct flights from within New Zealand to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Chicago? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From Auckland $848
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be March, April and May. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is August.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago flight deals.
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Top airline flying from New Zealand to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Chicago. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.0
Air CanadaOverall score based on 8772 reviews
7.8Crew
7.0Comfort
7.3Boarding
6.8Entertainment
6.2Food
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The only issues I have are the seats are very small and so is the overhead storage. You should mention that while booking flights. I had plenty of knee room but I am wider than my seat, and I am not fat at all. The Mitsubishi 900 models need to be upgraded to western size people. I do not know how a 300 pound woman fit into those seats. I had to continuously lean away from the aisle to keep people and flight crew from bumping into my shoulder. 3 hour flight so no entertainment or food, just snacks and a drink, which was no big deal. The buttery/garlic pretzels were pretty tasty.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025YVR - DEN
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The only issues I have are the seats are very small and so is the overhead storage. You should mention that while booking flights. I had plenty of knee room but I am wider than my seat, and I am not fat at all. The Mitsubishi 900 models need to be upgraded to western size people. I do not know how a 300 pound woman fit into those seats. I had to continuously lean away from the aisle to keep people and flight crew from bumping into my shoulder. 3 hour flight so no entertainment or food, just snacks and a drink, which was no big deal. The buttery/garlic pretzels were pretty tasty.

If you want your flight to get delayed constantly for 13+ hours and given a 10 dollar food voucher the. I would say take air canada. Worst experience ever.

My flight was cancelled and I was left to figure out where to find a hotel, something to eat and how to get a new flight at 11:30pm. Wasted a day. Thanks, Air Canada!

flight was delayed 6 hours for weather, then cancelled because of the crash in toronto, but none of the links to cancel or rebook my flights are working

They kept changing the gate (6 times in 30 minutes) and then left us on the plane for 4 hours before departure. Likely was the storm, which is understandable, but the lack of communication and the e constant running between gates at opposite ends of the airport really threw me and my friend for a loop.

Legitimately everything about this flight was awful, was also so delayed I never want to use air Canada again

Terrible all around. Flight was late and airplane was very uncomfortable. The crew were unhelpful and hid in the back. Did zero work. No entertainment.

Because I am quite tall a bit more leg room would have been more comfortable. Out of three seats I had the middle one, unfortunately.

I like the free beer and wine but not the delays to the departure time.

Never again flying economy on Rouge!!! Literally like sardines!!! Will try to change to better seats 3 seat arrangement only so so if traveling with family. Who wants to squished to stranger!!😖 Can’t say enough bad about this!!!

Everything you need to know for your flight to Chicago

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Chicago (ORD)

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