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$765+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZQN
jun. 21 — jun. 281
sáb. 6/21
sáb. 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Queenstown (ZQN). 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 junio 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,753
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$765
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,459
From Chicago (CHI) to Queenstown Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($594 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 16, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/161:00 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/295:20 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops40h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,280
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/219:13 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops45h 12mAir New Zealand
dom. 9/288:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops50h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/14$1,767
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/286:03 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 27mQantas Airways
mar. 9/27:05 amZQN - ORD
2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/16$1,801
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 7/267:35 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops28h 35mAir Canada
jue. 8/73:25 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops65h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$1,876
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/2912:54 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 56mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/53:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/14$1,985

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/31

6:10 am-1:30 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 8/7

3:05 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,753

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/28

6:03 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 27m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 9/2

7:05 am-5:10 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,801

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 7/26

6:20 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 8/7

3:05 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$1,814

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 7/26

7:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 8/7

3:25 pm-3:50 pm

3 stops65h 25m

$1,876

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/29

12:54 pm-9:50 am

2 stops27h 56m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 8/5

3:05 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$1,985

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/15

6:00 am-9:15 pm

3 stops46h 15m

$765

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/29

5:49 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,095

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/30

4:50 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,235

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/29

9:42 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops47h 38m

$1,592

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Deals found on 6/16

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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 junio 16, 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 junio 16, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
857 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,563 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,801, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Queenstown.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Air Canada.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Queenstown one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,095. Users have also found prices from $1,235 and $1,628 on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 junio 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$2,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,393Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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