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$931+ 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
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Queenstown

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 February 18, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/162:35 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Fri 3/203:05 pm
ZQN
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ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/17$1,141
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/71:12 pm
ORD
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ZQN
3 stops35h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/188:50 pm
ZQN
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ORD
2 stops35h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$1,262
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/712:54 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops27h 31m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/183:05 pm
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops23h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/17$1,284
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/22:33 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops27h 57m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/149:20 am
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops27h 31m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/15$1,362
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:50 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/218:50 pm
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Mon 3/25:00 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops44h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 3/143:05 pm
ZQN
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ORD
2 stops33h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,428
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/64:40 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops28h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 5/203:05 pm
ZQN
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ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/14$1,491

Find flight deals from Chicago to Queenstown

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,141
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$931
(FlightHub)
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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

2:35 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,141

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

1:12 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops35h 43m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/18

8:50 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$1,262

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

2:35 pm-9:50 am

2 stops24h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/18

10:35 am-8:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,284

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

5:01 am-2:35 pm

3 stops39h 34m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/21

7:00 am-4:49 am

2 stops39h 49m

$1,284

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/14

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,284

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

8:57 am-4:35 pm

3 stops38h 38m

$931

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

4:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$971

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Deals found on 2/15

  • 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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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 February 18, 2026.
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
992 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
992 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
992 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Jan 2026

WYA - ADL

Bad. Second time in a week the flight got delayed. This time for 1.5 hours. Hopefully this is not going to be a pattern.

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 26h 50m. 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$696Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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