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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,408	American, Air Tahiti Nui 2 stops 26 hr Sun, May 31 — Tue, Jun 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Chicago is currently $1,408
Cheapest one-way flight	$734	Delta 2 stops 26 hr Thu, May 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Chicago is currently $734
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,055	American, Qantas 1 stop 34 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Chicago is currently $1,055
Cheapest business class flights	$5,979	Korean Air, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines 2 stops 35 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Fri, Aug 14	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Auckland to Chicago is currently $5,979

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

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $900–1,300
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,350–2,200

Popular airlines from Auckland to Chicago

Delta

from $2,374

Typical price: $1,200–2,200

85 weekly connecting flights

AKL - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Sat
United

from $1,605

Typical price: $1,250–2,150

56 weekly connecting flights

AKL - ORD Every Mon, Thu, Sat
Cathay Pacific

from $2,039

Typical price: $1,400–2,800

7 weekly connecting flights

AKL - ORD Every day
Emirates

from $2,351

Typical price: $2,200–3,050

4 weekly connecting flights

AKL - ORD Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Korean Air

from $2,054

Typical price: $1,950–3,850

4 weekly connecting flights

AKL - ORD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

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 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $900 to $1,300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American, Air Tahiti Nui from $1,408. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $734.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,374, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest United flight from Auckland to Chicago is $1,605, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,039, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,351, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,054, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Chicago starts at $1,408 from Sun, May 31 to Tue, Jun 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $734 and departs on Thu, May 7.

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

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Auckland to Chicago.
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 Auckland to Chicago 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 Auckland to Chicago.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 85 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Chicago are:

United offers 56 connecting flights per week. United flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Cathay Pacific offers 7 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Emirates offers 4 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Korean Air offers 4 connecting flights per week. Korean Air flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American, Air Tahiti Nui from $1,408. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $734.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,374, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest United flight from Auckland to Chicago is $1,605, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,039, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,351, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Korean Air flight from Auckland to Chicago is $2,054, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 15.

No airline flies direct from Auckland to Chicago.

There are 85 Delta connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 56 United connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Korean Air connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Chicago at price $1,055 is offered by American, Qantas from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Auckland to Chicago.

There are 85 Delta connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 56 United connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 7 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Korean Air connecting flights from Auckland to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Chicago, 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 Auckland and Chicago start at $5,979 from Sat, Aug 1 to Fri, Aug 14 with Korean Air, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Chicago start at $1,408 from Sun, May 31 to Tue, Jun 16.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Chicago, 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 Auckland and Chicago starts at $1,055 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with American, Qantas.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Chicago at price $1,055 is offered by American, Qantas from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Chicago, 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.