Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago from $1,048
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CHI
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chicago are usually found in February or March, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.
Mon 15/1216:05MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/1216:46ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,507
Tue 23/1207:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Sun 4/110:35ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,828
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - ORD
1 stop34h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1215:47ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$2,938
Tue 23/1211:30MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/106:00ORD - MEL
1 stop34h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,121
Tue 23/1213:00MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/120:10ORD - MEL
1 stop44h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$3,192
Tue 23/1216:25MEL - ORD
2 stops40h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 4/116:46ORD - MEL
2 stops25h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$3,286
Mon 15/1210:00MEL - ORD
2 stops24h 12mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1216:46ORD - MEL
2 stops24h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$3,372
Sat 20/1219:35MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 58mQantas Airways
Sat 27/1221:04ORD - MEL
2 stops57h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$3,660
Sun 14/1200:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 28/1214:35ORD - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$3,666
Best flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Thu 5/311:30MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/321:10ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,515
Sat 17/108:00MEL - ORD
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Fri 20/215:35ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,549
Fri 15/510:00MEL - MDW
2 stops26h 45mDelta
Mon 8/614:00MDW - MEL
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/12$2,128
Wed 4/311:30MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/321:05ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,537
Sat 17/119:35MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/109:45MDW - MEL
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,495
Fri 15/510:55MEL - ORD
2 stops22h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/614:25ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,611
Thu 14/510:55MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/614:18ORD - MEL
2 stops26h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,611
Fri 15/509:30MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/621:39ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,611
Fri 13/309:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 30mDelta
Fri 27/312:47MDW - MEL
2 stops27h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/12$2,202
Sat 16/510:55MEL - ORD
1 stop22h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/621:39ORD - MEL
1 stop43h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,611
Fri 6/310:10MEL - MDW
2 stops25h 27mDelta
Tue 10/313:09MDW - MEL
2 stops49h 51mDelta
Deal found 1/12$2,574
Fri 16/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 57mDelta
Fri 23/109:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/12$2,648
Sun 15/210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops29h 32mDelta
Fri 20/213:26MDW - MEL
2 stops25h 34mDelta
Deal found 2/12$5,361
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 16/106:05MEL - ORD
2 stops27h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/115:35ORD - MEL
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,859
Fri 16/110:10MEL - MDW
2 stops28h 57mDelta
Fri 23/109:50MDW - MEL
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/12$2,648
Sat 17/118:50MEL - ORD
2 stops36h 51mAir Canada
Fri 20/215:35ORD - MEL
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12$1,453
Sat 17/113:00MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/216:45ORD - MEL
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,670
Sat 17/116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop20h 24mQantas Airways
Fri 20/214:00ORD - MEL
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,691
Sat 17/108:15MEL - ORD
2 stops25h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/213:15ORD - MEL
2 stops27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,694
Sat 17/116:05MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 14mQantas Airways
Sat 24/119:40ORD - MEL
2 stops44h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,830
Sat 17/119:35MEL - MDW
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/109:45MDW - MEL
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$3,495
One-way flights from Melbourne to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Sat 2/508:35MEL - ORD
2 stops30h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$1,048
Sat 2/521:30MEL - ORD
3 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,252
Sat 2/523:45MEL - ORD
1 stop29h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12$1,341
Tue 23/1211:30MEL - ORD
1 stop21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,369
Wed 24/1221:15MEL - ORD
3 stops55h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,473
Tue 23/1207:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,573
Wed 24/1207:20MEL - ORD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,574
Wed 24/1210:10MEL - MDW
2 stops29h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/12$1,599
Tue 23/1218:50MEL - MDW
3 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,898
Mon 5/122:30MEL - MDW
3 stops56h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,843
Sun 4/123:55MEL - MDW
3 stops51h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$3,072
Mon 5/112:30MEL - MDW
2 stops44h 59mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/12$3,146
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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Melbourne
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 5/3
11:30-14:55
1 stop20h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 21/3
21:10-08:30
1 stop43h 20m
$1,515
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
11:30-17:08
2 stops22h 38m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/3
21:05-09:00
1 stop43h 55m
$1,537
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
08:00-19:45
3 stops28h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 20/2
15:35-15:35
2 stops31h 00m
$1,549
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 15/5
10:55-18:54
2 stops22h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/6
14:25-07:30
2 stops26h 05m
$1,611
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Thu 14/5
10:55-18:38
1 stop22h 43m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/6
14:18-08:15
2 stops26h 57m
$1,611
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Fri 15/5
09:30-16:40
1 stop22h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 6/6
21:39-08:15
1 stop43h 36m
$1,611
MelbourneChicago
MEL - ORD
MELORD
Melbourne
Sat 16/5
10:55-18:38
1 stop22h 43m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 6/6
21:39-08:15
1 stop43h 36m
$1,611
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Fri 15/5
10:00-21:45
2 stops26h 45m
Chicago Midway
Mon 8/6
14:00-07:40
2 stops26h 40m
$2,128
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
09:10-18:40
2 stops25h 30m
Chicago Midway
Fri 27/3
12:47-08:40
2 stops27h 53m
$2,202
MelbourneChicago
MEL - MDW
MELMDW
Melbourne
Fri 6/3
10:10-18:37
2 stops25h 27m
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/3
13:09-07:00
2 stops49h 51m
$2,574
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chicago
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago (average of $918). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,007.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 28m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Chicago, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
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