Statistics on Auckland-Chicago 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 Chicago (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Chicago from Auckland airport is $ 1400 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1206 (in february) and $ 1602 (in january), which is a saving of $ 194 or a surplus of $ 203 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1216 to $1271 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chicago before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Chicago plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 28315 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chicago from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1206, saving $ 194 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1400). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1602).
Flight Auckland-Chicago: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1293 | $ 1602 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1043 | $ 1206 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1036 | $ 1215 | good price |
| April | $ 1265 | $ 1497 | fair price |
| May | $ 1146 | $ 1508 | fair price |
| June | $ 1165 | $ 1376 | fair price |
| July | $ 1323 | $ 1583 | high price |
| August | $ 1149 | $ 1341 | fair price |
| September | $ 1165 | $ 1354 | fair price |
| October | $ 1157 | $ 1340 | fair price |
| November | $ 1062 | $ 1239 | good price |
| December | $ 1270 | $ 1523 | fair 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 Auckland to Chicago
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Chicago range from $829 to $1769. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $829 to $885), 1% at the maximum price (from $1713 to $1769). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1216 to $1271 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Chicago flight
There are 10 companies that serve Auckland from Chicago airport: Qantas, Air New Zealand, United, Air Canada, Air Tahiti Nui, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 28315 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Auckland->Chicago route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Auckland-Chicago flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 145 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Chicago flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $98. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $104.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chicago to Auckland departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $99. Conversely, departing from Chicago on a saturday may cost you an additional $176.
Top prices Auckland-Chicago
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Chicago | 05-04 to 19-04-2025 | $ 862 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Chicago | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → Chicago | 11-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 994 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → Chicago | 26-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 922 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Auckland → Chicago | 06-10 to 20-10-2025 | $ 904 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Auckland → Chicago | 10-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 887 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → Chicago | 13-10 to 27-10-2025 | $ 887 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → Chicago | 03-11 to 17-11-2025 | $ 928 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Auckland → Chicago | 10-11 to 24-11-2025 | $ 928 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Auckland → Chicago | 01-12 to 10-12-2025 | $ 880 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Auckland - Chicago to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 Auckland-Chicago flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Chicago, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1328 $, which is a saving of 72 $ 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 (300 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Chicago 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1440 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1592), 3 to 4 months ($ 1555), 4 to 5 months ($ 1549), 5 to 6 months ($ 1464), 6 to 7 months ($ 1540), 7 to 8 months ($ 1462), 8 to 9 months ($ 1509) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1118 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1167), 2 to 3 months ($ 1199), 4 to 5 months ($ 1181), 6 to 7 months ($ 1149), 7 to 8 months ($ 1177) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1100 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1188), 3 to 4 months ($ 1172), 7 to 8 months ($ 1125) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1345 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1490), 5 to 6 months ($ 1400), 6 to 7 months ($ 1450), 7 to 8 months ($ 1352), 8 to 9 months ($ 1374) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1327 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1363), 9 to 10 months ($ 1338) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1180 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1364), 2 to 3 months ($ 1277), 4 to 5 months ($ 1262), 7 to 8 months ($ 1228), 8 to 9 months ($ 1308), 9 to 10 months ($ 1337) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1381 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1488), 3 to 4 months ($ 1485), 5 to 6 months ($ 1460), 6 to 7 months ($ 1508), 7 to 8 months ($ 1468), 8 to 9 months ($ 1385), 9 to 10 months ($ 1521) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1198 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1237), 3 to 4 months ($ 1290), 5 to 6 months ($ 1254), 6 to 7 months ($ 1248), 7 to 8 months ($ 1249), 8 to 9 months ($ 1341), 9 to 10 months ($ 1260) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1212 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1342), 4 to 5 months ($ 1255), 6 to 7 months ($ 1271), 7 to 8 months ($ 1267) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1264 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1291), 5 to 6 months ($ 1302), 7 to 8 months ($ 1280), 8 to 9 months ($ 1282), 10 to 11 months ($ 1340) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1155 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1218), 2 to 3 months ($ 1184), 5 to 6 months ($ 1199), 7 to 8 months ($ 1166), 8 to 9 months ($ 1162), 9 to 10 months ($ 1214) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1349 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1483), 3 to 4 months ($ 1374), 4 to 5 months ($ 1384), 5 to 6 months ($ 1435), 6 to 7 months ($ 1383), 7 to 8 months ($ 1424), 9 to 10 months ($ 1381) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Chicago are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $57. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $71 more.
Auckland to Chicago: 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1465 $912 to $3999 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1197 $975 to $1543 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1228 $994 to $1901 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1277 $1215 to $1408 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1096 $922 to $1227 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1088 $1007 to $1194 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1097 $887 to $1318 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1104 $928 to $1320 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1140 $880 to $1301 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1286 $1229 to $1387 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Chicago. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!