Cheap Flights from Auckland International 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?

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.