International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Auckland
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Auckland Airport (AKL). 8,192 miles, 16h 55m nonstop.
ORD to AKL 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
- 16h 55mnonstop, 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
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 17h aheadAuckland vs Chicago
Chicago to Auckland
Round trips from $578
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.
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 Chicago to Auckland
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?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure 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 $578; September 2026 is the most expensive at $744 and up, a difference of $166 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
- Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 17 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to AucklandChicago to Auckland: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Auckland?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL) takes about 16h 55m 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 ORD to AKL?
Air New Zealand operates nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through BNE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Auckland?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL), starting at $578 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Auckland 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 Chicago and Auckland?
Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and AKL on Pacific/Auckland time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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