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How to get from Auckland to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via San Francisco: about 19h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, Honolulu, Vancouver and New York. Two tickets from $473.

Flights from Auckland to Chicago

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Best fares from Auckland to Chicago

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $680 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $680 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $680

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via San Francisco
19h 15m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$473
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,197 mi (13,191 km)
fastest
Via San Francisco
United States
19h 15m
with the connection
Auckland to San Francisco flight 12h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to Chicago: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Chicago flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $843
Via Los Angeles
United States
19h 16m
with the connection
Auckland to Los Angeles flight 12h 11m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Chicago: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Chicago flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $473
Via Honolulu
United States
19h 41m
with the connection
Auckland to Honolulu flight 8h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Honolulu to Chicago flight 8h 13m
two ticketsfrom $1,648
Via Vancouver
Canada
20h 40m
with the connection
Auckland to Vancouver flight 13h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Chicago flight 4h 10m
two ticketsfrom $920
Via New York
United States
21h 45m
with the connection
Auckland to New York flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International. Departure to Chicago: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Chicago flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $879

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Auckland to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via San Francisco.
What is the fastest way to fly from Auckland to Chicago?
Via San Francisco: 12h 10m to the connection, 4h 5m after it, about 19h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Auckland to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $473. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Auckland and Chicago?
San Francisco (19h 15m total), Los Angeles (19h 16m total), Honolulu (19h 41m total), Vancouver (20h 40m total) and New York (21h 45m total).
How far is Chicago from Auckland?
8,197 mi (13,191 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.