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$915+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZQN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Mon 12/229:10 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops41h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/34:50 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops46h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$3,362

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

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(American Airlines)

One-way from

$915
(Air Tahiti Nui)
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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

12:54 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 26m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/18

2:15 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,119

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

4:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/14

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,119

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

3:53 pm-9:50 am

2 stops22h 57m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

3:05 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,119

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

2:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

12:10 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,119

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

9:05 pm-9:50 am

2 stops41h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/7

3:05 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,128

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

7:10 am-8:35 am

2 stops30h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/26

1:05 pm-6:52 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,159

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/18

8:50 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops40h 55m

$1,194

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

2:10 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops38h 05m

$915

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

11:45 am-9:15 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,011

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

2:15 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,032

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Queenstown, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways from Chicago to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Marco,Dec 2025

BOS - LAX

There was no WiFi or tv traveling from LAX to Sydney. Way too long of a flight to have nothing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Chicago?

    Located just 3.9 mi from the city center, Queenstown Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Queenstown from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl (ZQN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Queenstown?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Chicago to Queenstown in about 28h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Chicago and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 8733 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Queenstown round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $696, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Queenstown..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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