Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
Data covers November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for five months. Across well-covered months, November 2026–January 2027 are among the cheapest, at 35,000 points.
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Chicago to Aucklandaward flights
Compare 9 loyalty programs for Chicago to Auckland award flights, with economy seats from 35,000 points.
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Route snapshot
Chicago to Auckland shows no nonstop award in the data, so the cheapest seats all connect through hubs such as Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi. Award pricing spans nine programs, and economy starts at 35,000 points with American AAdvantage. With connections the norm, the hub you route through can move the price as much as the program you book with. The tables below compare ORD–AKL pricing across all nine programs.
- Route
- ORD to AKL
- Direct service
- Connecting awards
- Airlines with award availability
- 18
- Best economy price
- From 35,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- From 70,000 pts
- Best business price
- From 148,200 pts
- Best first class price
- From 87,500 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 35,000Lowest | 76,000pts | 151,500pts | Not available |
 Fiji AirwaysFJ | 40,000pts | Not available | 281,000pts | Not available |
 Qantas AirwaysQF | 40,000pts | Not available | 1,013,125pts | Not available |
Air Tahiti NuiTN | 40,000pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 42,500pts | Not available | Not available | 200,000pts |
 United AirlinesUA | 48,000pts | 70,000Lowest | Not available | 87,500Lowest |
 Air CanadaAC | 50,200pts | 70,000Lowest | 148,200Lowest | Not available |
 DeltaDL | 54,000pts | Not available | Not available | 410,000pts |
Air New ZealandNZ | 59,400pts | Not available | 1,175,625pts | Not available |
ANANH | 60,000pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/27/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Chicago and Auckland price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 35,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 35,000 |
| Dec 2026 | 35,000 |
| Jan 2027 | 35,000 |
| Feb 2027 | 35,000 |
| Mar 2027 | 35,000 |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Dec, Jan currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 35,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
10 airlines with award seats between Chicago and Auckland, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAir CanadaACAlaska AirlinesAS
Cathay PacificCXDeltaDL
EmiratesEK
Etihad AirwaysEYQantas AirwaysQF
Singapore AirlinesSQUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking Chicago to Auckland with points.
About this route
Chicago to Auckland is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and 15 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 9 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 35,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Chicago–Auckland Flights
This route runs from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Auckland (AKL). Every award option in the data connects; there's no nonstop to book with points here.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking Chicago–Auckland with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat connects twice, and with no nonstop in the data, extra points can buy a better connection but not a direct flight. Taxes and fees on the economy floor run about $38, below the route's typical economy taxes. Premium economy runs about double the economy price and business about 4 times. Hold off on converting flexible points until the seat is confirmed bookable; there's no undoing a transfer.
Best Points & Miles Programs
American AAdvantage is cheapest in economy at 35,000 points. United MileagePlus wins premium economy at 70,000 points. Air Canada Aeroplan takes business class at 148,200 points. Its first-class fare from 87,500 points connects, which usually means first on one leg only; read every segment. Of the other six, Etihad Guest, Alaska Atmos Rewards, and Avianca LifeMiles are worth a look too.
Airlines & Routing Options
No airline shows nonstop award space between Chicago and Auckland in the data. On points, this is a connecting trip. Connecting awards can mix carriers, so confirm who operates each leg before moving points.
Alternative Airports & Routes
No nearby alternate airports turn up in the data for Chicago–Auckland; the live price table above tracks the main pair. Related award routes at last check: Los Angeles to Auckland from 32,000 points and Chicago to Aruba from 9,000.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside Chicago to Auckland.
ORDYYZChicago to Toronto
From 1,883 ptsBusiness 9,000 pts
ORDFLLChicago to Fort Lauderdale
From 5,500 ptsBusiness 29,000 pts
ORDLAXChicago to Los Angeles
From 5,700 ptsBusiness 25,500 pts
ORDMUCChicago to Munich
From 6,293 ptsBusiness 55,000 pts
ORDSEAChicago to Seattle
From 6,900 ptsBusiness 30,000 pts
ORDJFKChicago to New York
From 7,500 ptsBusiness 25,000 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the Chicago to Auckland route.
At last check, economy starts at 35,000 points one-way through American AAdvantage, with two stops. There are nine programs pricing this route, and the cheapest isn't always the obvious one. Per-cabin lows from the last check are in the pricing table above.