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$623+ 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
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,167
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$623
(FlightHub)
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Fri 11/213:00 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 12/117:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops28h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,093
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/299:18 amORD - ZQN
2 stops40h 47mQantas Airways
Fri 12/197:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops27h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,165
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:00 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 11/227:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops33h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,167
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/279:13 amORD - ZQN
2 stops40h 52mQantas Airways
Tue 12/93:30 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops32h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,184
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:14 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops29h 21mQantas Airways
Thu 11/137:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops35h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,186
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:49 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops36h 16mQantas Airways
Wed 12/37:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops52h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/15$1,188
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/211:49 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1112:10 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,306
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 12/73:40 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/278:50 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops36h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,311

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Queenstown that are best for you.

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

3:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-4:07 pm

2 stops28h 07m

$1,093

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

9:18 am-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 47m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/19

7:00 am-3:33 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$1,165

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

3:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/22

7:00 am-9:18 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$1,167

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

9:13 am-9:05 pm

2 stops40h 52m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/9

3:30 pm-5:20 am

2 stops32h 50m

$1,184

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

3:14 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 21m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,186

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

1:49 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops36h 16m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-4:54 pm

2 stops52h 54m

$1,188

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

1:49 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops29h 46m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/11

12:10 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops28h 15m

$1,306

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

3:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/27

8:50 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops36h 51m

$1,311

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

5:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$623

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

9:45 am-7:40 pm

3 stops40h 55m

$802

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Deals found on 10/16

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 October 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 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 October 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
515 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
515 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
515 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
918 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
515 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 Qantas Airways fly from Chicago to Queenstown in about 28h 35m. 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 $1,048, 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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