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$930+ 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 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
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 11, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 3/164:00 pm
ORD
-
ZQN
2 stops23h 50m
Air New Zealand
Fri 3/203:05 pm
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/9$1,147
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 3/29:15 pm
ORD
-
ZQN
2 stops40h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/1410:35 am
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops30h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/8$1,161
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/104:35 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops26h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 3/174:05 pm
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops22h 18m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/8$1,187
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Sat 3/72:35 pm
ORD
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/183:05 pm
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops24h 32m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$1,256
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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
-
ZQN
3 stops35h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/188:50 pm
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops35h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,365
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Mon 6/86:10 pm
ORD
-
ZQN
2 stops27h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 6/1510:35 am
ZQN
-
ORD
2 stops28h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/9$1,453
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/103:35 pm
ORD
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ZQN
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/178:50 pm
ZQN
-
ORD
3 stops43h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,465

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,147
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$930
(FlightHub)
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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

Mon 3/16

4:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops23h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

3:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,147

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:15 pm-8:35 am

2 stops40h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/14

10:35 am-11:00 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,161

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

4:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/17

4:05 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$1,187

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

3:05 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$1,256

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

8:57 am-9:15 pm

3 stops43h 18m

$930

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

3:07 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$948

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Deals found on 2/7

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  • 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 11, 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
988 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
988 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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 23h 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$696Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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