Generally, the cheapest months to fly to Chicago from Auckland are from January to March and from October to November, when there is lower demand for travel. The off-peak travel season means you also avoid crowds. Prices vary depending on demand. You can check the cheapest airfares to Chicago throughout the year with our fare finder.
No, Air New Zealand non-stop flights between Auckland and Chicago are currently paused, and are planned to resume late 2025. During this time, we offer options to connect via other US airports.
Chicago has two major airports serving the metropolitan area: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). O'Hare is on the north-west side of the city and is one of the busiest airports in the world. Midway is on the south-west side of the city and is the smaller airport. Air New Zealand flights to Chicago land at O'Hare International Airport.
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa to fly to Chicago or other places in the US. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries to stay up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes. However, a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval is required. Please check the International Travel Requirements page for more details.
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport uses the IATA code ORD.