Statistics on Chicago-Auckland flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Auckland (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Auckland from Chicago airport is $ 1651 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1477 (in february) and $ 2086 (in december), which is a saving of $ 175 or a surplus of $ 435 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1409 to $1464 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Auckland before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Auckland plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 20596 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1477, saving $ 175 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1651). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2086).

Flight Chicago-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1550 $ 1930 fair price
February$ 1236 $ 1477 very good price
March$ 1297 $ 1493 good price
April$ 1351 $ 1526 good price
May$ 1332 $ 1499 good price
June$ 1439 $ 1699 fair price
July$ 1639 $ 1878 fair price
August$ 1343 $ 1563 good price
September$ 1312 $ 1499 good price
October$ 1390 $ 1656 fair price
November$ 1298 $ 1503 good price
December$ 1678 $ 2086 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Auckland

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Auckland range from $975 to $2222. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $976 to $1030), 1% at the maximum price (from $2168 to $2222). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1409 to $1464 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Auckland flight

There are 11 companies that serve Chicago from Auckland airport: Air New Zealand, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada, United, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Frontier Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, American Airlines and Allegiant Air.

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Data analysis:

Of the 20596 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% of the time) on the Chicago->Auckland route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Auckland flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 535 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Auckland flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $155. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $142.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Auckland to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $150. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a friday may cost you an additional $124.

Top prices Chicago-Auckland

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Auckland12-04 to 24-04-2025$ 891 
Chicago → Auckland19-04 to 30-04-2025$ 1006 
Chicago → Auckland01-05 to 06-05-2025$ 1025 
Chicago → Auckland05-05 to 29-05-2025$ 1026 
Chicago → Auckland12-05 to 19-05-2025$ 999 
Chicago → Auckland13-05 to 20-05-2025$ 990 
Chicago → Auckland16-05 to 30-05-2025$ 967 
Chicago → Auckland17-05 to 24-05-2025$ 973 
Chicago → Auckland20-05 to 30-05-2025$ 1000 
Chicago → Auckland10-09 to 24-09-2025$ 989 

When to book your flight Chicago - Auckland to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Auckland flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1583 $, which is a saving of 68 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (677 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Auckland flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1830 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1873), 3 to 4 months ($ 1921), 4 to 5 months ($ 1898), 5 to 6 months ($ 1842), 8 to 9 months ($ 1919)
February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1342 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1467), 4 to 5 months ($ 1470), 5 to 6 months ($ 1470), 6 to 7 months ($ 1470)
March

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1394 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1492), 3 to 4 months ($ 1444), 4 to 5 months ($ 1426), 5 to 6 months ($ 1401), 6 to 7 months ($ 1409), 7 to 8 months ($ 1404), 8 to 9 months ($ 1456)
April

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1423 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1522), 2 to 3 months ($ 1487), 3 to 4 months ($ 1521), 4 to 5 months ($ 1491), 7 to 8 months ($ 1468)
May

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1351 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1482), 2 to 3 months ($ 1482), 3 to 4 months ($ 1469), 4 to 5 months ($ 1414), 5 to 6 months ($ 1442), 6 to 7 months ($ 1477)
June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1553 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1625), 3 to 4 months ($ 1577), 6 to 7 months ($ 1557)
July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1760 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1827), 3 to 4 months ($ 1794), 4 to 5 months ($ 1808), 5 to 6 months ($ 1866), 6 to 7 months ($ 1834)
August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1431 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1497), 2 to 3 months ($ 1503), 4 to 5 months ($ 1548), 5 to 6 months ($ 1525), 6 to 7 months ($ 1529)
September

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1351 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1413), 2 to 3 months ($ 1453), 3 to 4 months ($ 1422), 5 to 6 months ($ 1479)
October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1514 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1569), 3 to 4 months ($ 1526), 4 to 5 months ($ 1522), 6 to 7 months ($ 1565), 8 to 9 months ($ 1635)
November

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1339 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1468), 2 to 3 months ($ 1402), 4 to 5 months ($ 1481), 5 to 6 months ($ 1420), 6 to 7 months ($ 1344), 7 to 8 months ($ 1440), 9 to 10 months ($ 1482)
December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1821 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 2004), 4 to 5 months ($ 2043), 5 to 6 months ($ 1880), 6 to 7 months ($ 1987), 7 to 8 months ($ 1948), 9 to 10 months ($ 1904)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $14 more.

Chicago to Auckland: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1312
$891 to $1980		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1203
$965 to $1811		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1401
$1185 to $1540		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1231
$1028 to $1566		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1179
$989 to $1338		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1196
$1177 to $1214		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1190
$1155 to $1266		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1415
$1309 to $1583		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1410
$1333 to $1506		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1342
$1159 to $1524		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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