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$800+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZQN
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$1,164
(oojo)

One-way from

$800
(Kiwi.com)
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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 November 26, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/226:32 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops28h 53mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/39:45 amZQN - ORD
2 stops32h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/24$3,188
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/221:13 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops34h 12mAir Canada
Sat 1/37:30 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops38h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 11/24$5,563
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:55 amORD - ZQN
2 stops29h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 12/167:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops28h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/24$6,527
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/221:13 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/38:50 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$8,864
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Wed 12/32:00 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amZQN - ORD
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$11,631

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

9:05 pm-9:50 am

2 stops41h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/17

3:35 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$1,977

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

8:45 am-8:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-6:16 am

2 stops42h 16m

$2,565

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

3:13 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops33h 27m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-5:09 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$2,711

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

7:10 am-9:50 am

3 stops31h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/17

2:15 pm-2:19 pm

3 stops43h 04m

$2,751

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

6:32 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops28h 53m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/3

9:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$3,188

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

1:13 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops34h 12m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/3

7:30 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops38h 11m

$5,563

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

11:55 am-12:45 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-4:02 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$6,527

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/22

1:13 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops34h 12m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/3

8:50 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops41h 55m

$8,864

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

1:10 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops53h 00m

$800

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

5:30 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops34h 45m

$931

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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 November 26, 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 November 26, 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
537 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
537 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
537 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
944 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
537 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

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 41h 45m. 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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