Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Auckland (CHI - AKL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Auckland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,635	American, Air Tahiti Nui 2 stops 27 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Auckland is currently $1,635
Cheapest one-way flight	$765	American, Air Tahiti Nui 2 stops 25 hr Tue, May 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Auckland is currently $765
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,782	American, Air Tahiti Nui 2 stops 51 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Auckland is currently $1,782
Cheapest business class flights	$8,305	United 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Auckland is currently $8,305

Fastest flight	18 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Auckland takes 18 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Auckland is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $860–1,650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,550–2,200

Popular airlines from Chicago to Auckland

Delta

from $1,964

Typical price: $960–2,600

97 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - AKL Every day
United

from $1,709

Typical price: $1,350–2,500

47 weekly connecting flights

ORD - AKL Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Cathay Pacific

from $3,174

Typical price: $2,250–6,200

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - AKL Every day
Korean Air

from $2,833

Typical price: $2,650–4,350

6 weekly connecting flights

ORD - AKL Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Emirates

from $2,801

Typical price: $2,800–4,650

3 weekly connecting flights

ORD - AKL Every Tue, Thu, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 30 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Auckland

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Auckland are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $860 to $1,650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with American, Air Tahiti Nui from $1,635. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Air Tahiti Nui from $765.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Auckland is $1,964, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Auckland is $1,709, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Auckland is $3,174, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Auckland is $2,833, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Auckland is $2,801, flying from May 3 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Auckland starts at $1,635 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $765 and departs on Tue, May 26.

18 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Auckland.

Auckland has a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall May–Dec. Most visitors arrive during summer and fall (Nov–Apr). Hotels can also be crowded during the school holidays (Jun–Jul and Sep–Oct). Popular events include Waitangi Day (Feb 6), commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; the Auckland Cup horse race (Mar); the Pasifika Festival, honoring Pacific Island cultures (Mar); Matariki, the Maori New Year (Jun–Jul); and New Zealand Fashion Week (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Auckland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Auckland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Auckland.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 97 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Auckland are:

United offers 47 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Cathay Pacific offers 7 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Korean Air offers 6 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Emirates offers 3 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Auckland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with American, Air Tahiti Nui from $1,635. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Air Tahiti Nui from $765.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Auckland is $1,964, flying from May 7 to May 21.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Auckland is $1,709, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chicago to Auckland is $3,174, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Chicago to Auckland is $2,833, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Auckland is $2,801, flying from May 3 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Auckland.

There are 97 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 United connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Korean Air connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Auckland at price $1,782 is offered by American, Air Tahiti Nui from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Auckland.

There are 97 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 47 United connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Korean Air connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Auckland per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Auckland.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Auckland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Auckland start at $8,305 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 24 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Auckland start at $1,635 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Auckland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Auckland starts at $1,782 from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27 with American, Air Tahiti Nui.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Auckland at price $1,782 is offered by American, Air Tahiti Nui from Thu, Apr 23 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Auckland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.