$1,080 Cheap Air New Zealand flights Chicago (ORD) to Auckland (AKL)

You can find affordable return Air New Zealand flights from $1,372 from ORD to AKL by sorting your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or look for bargains from $1,080 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Browse for one-way or round-trip flights to Auckland in August or July. You could find a cheap fare with Air New Zealand during these off-peak times.

Snagging the best Air New Zealand deals from ORD to AKL often comes down to booking at the right moment. You can save 17% on international flights when you book 18 to 29 days before takeoff instead of four to five months ahead. Better still, you can pocket 17% on average by buying your fare on a Sunday compared to a Friday, which is often the most expensive day to book.* It’s smart to kick off your flight search about one month before your departure date.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

To see if there’s a direct journey from ORD to AKL with Air New Zealand or any other carriers, select the “Nonstop” filter when browsing for flights.

Search Air New Zealand’s earliest flights from ORD to AKL by checking the “Morning” and “Early Morning” filters. Not only will you arrive sooner, early departures are also 20% less likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Take an Air New Zealand flight from O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Auckland, and you’ll most likely come in to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL). This is the airline’s main hub in this city.

On a standard economy flight with Air New Zealand from ORD to AKL, passengers can bring 1 checked-in bag up to 50 lb with dimensions not exceeding 62 inches in total. For carry-on, you’re permitted 1 cabin bag weighing up to 22 lb and measuring less than 46 inches. Size and weight allowances can vary depending on your fare type and cabin class. To make sure you don’t get caught with additional fees at the airport, double-check your Air New Zealand booking or go to the airline’s website before loading up your suitcase.

With an excellent in-flight experience and top-tier customer service, Air New Zealand is a popular option for many passengers heading from ORD to AKL. Also, if you’re an Air New Zealand Air Points and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you could earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights on top of your airline miles, which can go toward future getaways.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Depending on your fare type, a fee will generally apply if you modify or cancel your flight more than 24 hours after it’s confirmed. To secure plane tickets with more flexibility, select our “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when you search for flights. For more information on modifying or canceling your reservation, head to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.”