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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Auckland International Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,930. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chicago.$1,791 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,791, select.

Chicago.$1,878 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,878, select.

Chicago.$1,924 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,924, select.

Chicago.$1,930 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,930, select.

Chicago.$2,034 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,034, select.

Chicago.$2,034 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,034, select.

Chicago.$2,063 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,063, select.

Chicago.$2,173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,173, select.

Chicago.$2,173 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 15 Mar.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,173, select.

Chicago.$2,227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,227, select.

Chicago.$2,234 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,234, select.

Chicago.$2,329 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,329, select.

Chicago.$2,340 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Thu, 3 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,340, select.

Chicago.$2,348 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,348, select.

Chicago.$2,351 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,351, select.

Chicago.$2,361 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May, returning Thu, 20 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,361, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Chicago

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Auckland to Chicago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,791
Cheapest month to fly	October

Finding cheap flights from Auckland International to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.

How much are return flights from Auckland International to Chicago?

The best price we found for a return flight from Auckland International to Chicago is $1,791. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Auckland International to Chicago?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Auckland International to Chicago. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,791.

How many flights are there a week from Auckland International to Chicago?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Auckland International to Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland International to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Chicago is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

If you're flying from Auckland International Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $1,791.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Auckland International Airport to Chicago on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland International Airport to Chicago on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Auckland International Airport to Chicago?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Auckland International Airport and Chicago. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Auckland International Airport to Chicago?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Chicago?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -5°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland International Airport to Chicago with?

Currently, Fiji Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Chicago?

You can take direct flights from Auckland to Chicago with 2 airlines: Air New Zealand and United.

There's a wider choice of airlines that make this journey with 1 layover, including:

Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong)
Emirates (via Dubai)
Qatar Airways (via Doha)

All direct and 1-stop flights arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). If you want to arrive at a different airport, you need to take a flight with more connections.

Is there a time difference between Auckland and Chicago?

Chicago time is 17 hours behind Auckland from April to September, 19 hours behind from November to March and 18 hours behind in-between, due to differences in DST.

What is the weather like in Chicago?

Chicago's summers are a couple of degrees warmer than Auckland's, but its winters are much colder with average temperatures below freezing. Spring and fall are mild and pleasant, but May and June get the most rain.

How expensive is Chicago?

	Auckland	Chicago
Average cost of a meal	NZ$20.00	NZ$22.15
Average cost of a coffee	NZ$4.65	NZ$6.00
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD	NZ$38-NZ$75	NZ$85-NZ$110

Essential travel information for Chicago

New Zealand passport holders must apply for ESTA travel authorisation to visit the United States. It's recommended that you apply at least 72 hours before your flight to Chicago.
The Chicago CityPASS offers discounted entry to a number of top attractions if you want to see the sights of the city.

Departing from Auckland International

Auckland International (AKL) is the busiest airport in New Zealand. It's connected to the city by the 24-hour SkyBus (NZ$18), shuttles and taxis (NZ$38-$75) and rideshare services. The airport offers short-term and long-term parking in 5 car parks.

Auckland Airport uses 2 terminals, separated according to domestic and international flights. Flights to Chicago leave from the International Terminal. Check-in is on the ground floor and departures are upstairs, with shops, restaurants and other facilities across both levels and both sides of security.

You should aim to be at the airport 3 hours before an international flight to avoid problems.

Arriving in Chicago

Chicago has 2 international airports:

Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Chicago Midway (MDW)

Most flights arrive at O'Hare Airport. If you're taking a connecting flight from elsewhere in the United States, this may arrive at another airport.

O'Hare is 25km from downtown Chicago. The cheapest way to get there is on the subway (US$2-US$5), which takes 45 minutes. A taxi takes just over 20 minutes but can cost up to US$70. You can also hire a car from Chicago O'Hare.

Return flights from Chicago to Auckland

Be sure to check your booking to see which Chicago airport your return flight to Auckland leaves from, or you could miss your flight.

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Please note: all information is correct as of April 2019.