Auckland to Chicago (AKL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AKL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AKL and ORD. Nearest airports to AKL with scheduled service: Hamilton International Airport (HLZ, 66 mi) · Whangarei Airport (WRE, 89 mi) · Tauranga Airport (TRG, 90 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 17h 4m NZ → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 20m NZ → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 30m LXNZUA → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 21h 1m NZQF → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 24h 4m NZ → UA Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Chicago flights
NRT Narita 26h 40m NZOZ → JLMHNH Narita (NRT) to Chicago flights
YVR Vancouver 27h 17m NZ → AAACAY Vancouver (YVR) to Chicago flights
HKG Hong Kong 28h 10m AYBACX → CVCXMH Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago flights
TPE Taoyuan 28h 30m BRNZ → BRCMTG Taoyuan (TPE) to Chicago flights
DXB Dubai 36h 17m EK → EK Dubai (DXB) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Auckland to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-17h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AKL and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps AKL Routes ORD Routes AKL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
IAH ~17h 4m LAX ~17h 20m SFO ~17h 30m JFK ~21h 1m HNL ~24h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
936
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AKL → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → AKL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-17h
Chicago is 17 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 1:00 AM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AKL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-17 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 17 hours behind Auckland.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.