Cheap Flights to Illinois

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Cheapest Flights to Illinois

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Mon, 7 Sept
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,437 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$2,437
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, 26 May from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Mon, 7 Sept, priced at NZ$2,437 found 17 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, 9 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,437 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,437
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, 9 Feb from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Wed, 17 Feb, priced at NZ$2,437 found 7 hours ago
United
Tue, 9 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,437 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,437
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 9 Feb from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Wed, 17 Feb, priced at NZ$2,437 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 4 May
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,438 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$2,438
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 30 Apr from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Mon, 4 May, priced at NZ$2,438 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,438 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,438
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu, 22 Oct from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Tue, 27 Oct, priced at NZ$2,438 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, 9 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,447 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,447
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, 9 Feb from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Wed, 17 Feb, priced at NZ$2,447 found 7 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, 9 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,449 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,449
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, 9 Feb from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Wed, 17 Feb, priced at NZ$2,449 found 7 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, 26 May - Mon, 7 Sept
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,454 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$2,454
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, 26 May from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Mon, 7 Sept, priced at NZ$2,454 found 17 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Sun, 17 May
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,455 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,455
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Sun, 17 May, priced at NZ$2,455 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Fri, 12 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
CHC
Christchurch
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,523 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,523
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Fri, 12 Feb from Christchurch to Chicago, returning Wed, 17 Feb, priced at NZ$2,523 found 7 hours ago

Airports in Illinois

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to O'Hare Intl. ORD. Cheapest option available. Flights from NZ$419
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
Cheapest
Flights from NZ$419
Select flight to Midway Intl. MDW. Cheapest option available. Flights from NZ$419
MDW
Midway Intl.
Cheapest
Flights from NZ$419

Trending flights to Illinois

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Tahiti Nui
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
AKL
Auckland
ORD
Chicago
NZ$2,046 Return, found 7 hours ago
NZ$2,046
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Tahiti Nui flight, departing Tue, 10 Nov from Auckland to Chicago, returning Tue, 17 Nov, priced at NZ$2,046 found 7 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Illinois that have flexible change policies?
Search for cheap flights to Illinois, then tick the "No change fee" box under the "Flexible change policies" heading. From then on it's smooth sailing. We understand that travel plans change and flexibility is essential, so book with confidence with Expedia.
Which airlines fly to Illinois?
Whether you're travelling somewhere new or rendezvousing at a favourite haunt, these airlines are waiting to take you into or near Illinois:

  • United Airlines - 13 063 flights to or near Illinois each month, including 12 950 flights to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and 108 flights to Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI) per month.
  • American Airlines - 8 977 flights to or near Illinois each month, including 8 855 flights to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and 121 flights to Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI) per month.
  • Southwest Airlines - 5 997 flights to or near Illinois each month, including 5 334 flights to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) and 663 flights to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Illinois?
One of the easiest ways to find cheap tickets to Illinois is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" at the top of your results. It'll reveal the cheapest prices for nearby days. The lowest price for a flight to Illinois in the last seven days was NZ$2,046. Booking well in advance will generally help you score an even bigger bargain.
How much is a flight to Illinois?
There were plenty of bargain fares up for grabs in the last seven days, with the cost of a return airfare to Illinois ranging between NZ$2,046 and NZ$2,523. Many lucky travellers nabbed one-way tickets from Christchurch (CHC) for as little as NZ$1,088.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Illinois?
Touch down at one of these top Illinois airports and you'll be perfectly placed to discover all that this wonderful region has to offer:

  • O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 25 318 flights per month.
  • Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) - 5 962 flights per month.
  • Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI) - 325 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Illinois?
Take off for Illinois early in the week and you'll usually be rewarded more economical fares. Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to hop on a plane, followed by Monday. If you're hoping to avoid the most expensive flights, steer clear of Saturdays.
How much is a plane ticket to Illinois?
In the last seven days, plane fares to Illinois ranged from NZ$2,046 to NZ$2,523.
What is the best time to go to Illinois?
A terrific time to check out Chicago is after June 20 when the summer season starts. In Illinois's main city, average temperatures range from 18ºC to 24ºC at this time — ideal weather for sightseeing! May, June and August are the most popular months to head to this hot spot.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Illinois?
The top month to purchase affordable flights to Illinois is February. Remember that in the U.S, an expensive time to reserve a ticket is during the busy month of December.

Travel information

Illinois Flights Information

Airlines serving
American Airlines, Air New Zealand, United, Qantas Airways, Jetstar
Roundtrip price
from NZ$2,046
Illinois Flights Information

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