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 $ 1643 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1466 (in november) and $ 2055 (in december), which is a saving of $ 178 or a surplus of $ 412 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1318 to $1370 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Auckland before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Auckland plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 18315 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1466, saving $ 178 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1643). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2055).
Flight Chicago-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1588 | $ 1963 | high price |
| February | $ 1256 | $ 1496 | good price |
| March | $ 1313 | $ 1516 | good price |
| April | $ 1384 | $ 1538 | good price |
| May | $ 1321 | $ 1489 | good price |
| June | $ 1449 | $ 1691 | fair price |
| July | $ 1640 | $ 1856 | fair price |
| August | $ 1318 | $ 1537 | good price |
| September | $ 1280 | $ 1465 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1363 | $ 1635 | fair price |
| November | $ 1265 | $ 1466 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1642 | $ 2055 the most expensive | 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
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Auckland range from $1001 to $2213. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1001 to $1054), 1% at the maximum price (from $2160 to $2213). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1370 to $1423 (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, Frontier Airlines, Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 18315 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Chicago->Auckland route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
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 $ 468 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
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 $158. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $147.
Which day of the week to come back?
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 $151. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a friday may cost you an additional $127.
Top prices Chicago-Auckland
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Auckland | 20-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 1098 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Auckland | 23-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 1049 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Auckland | 01-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 1090 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Auckland | 03-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 1027 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Auckland | 10-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 985 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Auckland | 17-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 1069 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Chicago → Auckland | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 1014 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Auckland | 02-03 to 09-03-2025 | $ 1014 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Auckland | 13-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 1067 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Chicago → Auckland | 15-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1098 | layover flight with Qantas |
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?
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 1556 $, which is a saving of 87 $ 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 (684 $ 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1791 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1954), 3 to 4 months ($ 1868), 4 to 5 months ($ 1845), 6 to 7 months ($ 1930), 7 to 8 months ($ 1889), 8 to 9 months ($ 1865), 10 to 11 months ($ 1829) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1400 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1429), 5 to 6 months ($ 1429), 6 to 7 months ($ 1429), 8 to 9 months ($ 1469) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1355 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1450), 4 to 5 months ($ 1387), 5 to 6 months ($ 1362), 6 to 7 months ($ 1370), 7 to 8 months ($ 1365), 8 to 9 months ($ 1416) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1384 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1504), 5 to 6 months ($ 1493), 7 to 8 months ($ 1427) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1446), 4 to 5 months ($ 1428), 5 to 6 months ($ 1453), 6 to 7 months ($ 1442) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1554 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1681), 2 to 3 months ($ 1584), 3 to 4 months ($ 1615), 4 to 5 months ($ 1610) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1744 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1849), 2 to 3 months ($ 1776), 4 to 5 months ($ 1843), 7 to 8 months ($ 1773) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1391 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1456), 2 to 3 months ($ 1461), 4 to 5 months ($ 1516) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1373), 2 to 3 months ($ 1412), 3 to 4 months ($ 1383), 5 to 6 months ($ 1438) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1472 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1525), 3 to 4 months ($ 1484), 4 to 5 months ($ 1480), 6 to 7 months ($ 1535) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1302 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1427), 2 to 3 months ($ 1363), 4 to 5 months ($ 1440), 5 to 6 months ($ 1381), 6 to 7 months ($ 1307), 7 to 8 months ($ 1411) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1771 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1949), 4 to 5 months ($ 1987), 5 to 6 months ($ 1827), 6 to 7 months ($ 1932), 7 to 8 months ($ 1894), 9 to 10 months ($ 1913) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
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 $17. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $18 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 2176 $1731 to $2621 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1692 $1237 to $2302 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1516 $1049 to $2214 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1079 $985 to $1204 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1128 $1011 to $1287 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1330 $1253 to $1406 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1223 $1098 to $1555 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1409 $1211 to $1794 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1427 $1243 to $1531 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1256 $1256 to $1256 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1254 $1206 to $1343 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!