Cheap Flights from Chicago to Auckland
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Auckland
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Auckland? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Auckland vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Auckland for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
ORD - AKL
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $58.6
2026-11-13
ORD - AKL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $58.6
2026-11-15
ORD - AKL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $58.6
2026-11-07
ORD - AKL
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
2026-11-12
ORD - AKL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
2026-11-14
ORD - AKL
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $64.2
Chicago to Auckland flight facts
Distance
8,186 mi
13,174 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 16h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+19h
Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Auckland
AKL · Auckland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Auckland · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights South Bend - Auckland · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Auckland
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - AKL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 63,000 Pts + $38.2
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
ORD - AKL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 76,000 Pts + $38.2
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
ORD - AKL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 77,000 Pts + $43.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Auckland (New Zealand)
Park Hyatt Auckland
From Pts or $920
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Auckland depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Auckland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Auckland.
Chicago and Auckland are about 8,186 miles (13,174 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,186-mile straight-line distance takes about 16h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Auckland: Auckland Intl (AKL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Auckland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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