Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago 18 hours behind Auckland.
To ensure you catch your AKL to ORD flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AKL and ORD:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Right now, $885 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,752. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from AKL to ORD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AKL to ORD.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights departing from Auckland Airport make it to their destination on time.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reserve a hotel close to ORD if you have a late Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Chicago and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.