International route
Cheap flights from Auckland to Chicago
Auckland Airport (AKL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 8,192 miles, 15h 20m nonstop.
AKL to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,192 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- NZ1 airlineAir New Zealand
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 17h behindChicago vs Auckland
Auckland to Chicago
Round trips from $556
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Auckland to Chicago
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 1 more with one stop.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Brisbane (BNE)QF1 airline
Which airport should I use?
AucklandChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only Air New Zealand flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through BNE is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $556; September 2026 is the most expensive at $757 and up, a difference of $201 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Chicago is 17 hours behind Auckland. A morning departure lands in Chicago with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Auckland to ChicagoAuckland to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Auckland to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Auckland (AKL) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 15h 20m gate to gate, covering 8,192 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to ORD?
Air New Zealand operates nonstop flights from Auckland (AKL) to Chicago (ORD), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through BNE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Auckland (AKL) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $556 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Auckland to Chicago flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Chicago?
Chicago is 17 hours behind Auckland. AKL is on Pacific/Auckland time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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