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$1,437+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZQN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

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$1,358
(Air Canada)
From Chicago (CHI) to Queenstown Intl
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/293:40 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,692
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:46 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/73:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,858
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:10 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2710:50 amZQN - ORD
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$2,334
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/161:00 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Sat 12/2710:50 amZQN - ORD
3 stops31h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$2,338
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:46 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 44mQantas Airways
Tue 10/73:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops32h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/15$2,389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 9/2710:49 amORD - ZQN
2 stops31h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/303:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$2,713
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 12/226:32 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops28h 53mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/34:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$3,039

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

3:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,692

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

5:46 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops33h 29m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/7

3:25 pm-5:34 am

2 stops32h 09m

$1,858

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

5:46 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/7

3:25 pm-5:34 am

2 stops32h 09m

$2,389

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

10:49 am-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 31m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/30

3:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$2,713

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

7:10 am-8:50 am

2 stops32h 40m

$1,437

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

9:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops54h 50m

$1,766

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Deals found on 9/13

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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 September 15, 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.

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 September 15, 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
505 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Queenstown?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways fly from Chicago to Queenstown in about 27h 44m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,048, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Queenstown. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,330Average$1,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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