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$959+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Island

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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CHC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Island

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,305
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$959
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,282
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 11/72:10 pmORD - CHC
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/155:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops21h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:12 pmORD - CHC
3 stops45h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/156:15 amCHC - ORD
3 stops36h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,228
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/211:55 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops26h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/43:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops23h 13mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,335
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 11/512:45 pmORD - BHE
2 stops25h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/191:15 pmBHE - ORD
2 stops29h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/49:09 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops45h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/113:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops47h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,448
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 8/1210:00 amORD - CHC
3 stops44h 05mAir Canada
Tue 9/26:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,601
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/149:10 amORD - ZQN
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/219:45 amZQN - ORD
2 stops43h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,656
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/178:00 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops49h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 5/313:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,910
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:40 pmORD - CHC
3 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops28h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,203
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/136:53 pmORD - BHE
3 stops45h 12mQantas Airways
Fri 6/209:45 amBHE - ORD
3 stops30h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,520
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/213:35 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Mon 8/42:25 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops48h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$2,529
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:35 amORD - CHC
3 stops52h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/210:50 amCHC - ORD
3 stops51h 04mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,608

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

6:10 am-8:05 am

2 stops32h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 7/19

12:00 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops28h 07m

$1,305

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

3:51 pm-9:55 am

2 stops25h 04m

Christchurch

Wed 6/11

10:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,323

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

1:55 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/4

3:05 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$1,335

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

9:09 pm-11:25 am

2 stops45h 16m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/11

3:05 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops47h 03m

$1,448

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

10:00 am-11:05 pm

3 stops44h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 9/2

6:05 am-4:42 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$1,601

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

9:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/21

9:45 am-11:57 am

2 stops43h 12m

$1,656

ChicagoBlenheim

ORD - BHE

ORDBHE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

12:51 pm-9:15 am

2 stops27h 24m

Blenheim

Sat 6/21

1:15 pm-4:51 am

2 stops32h 36m

$1,735

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

8:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops49h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/31

3:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,910

ChicagoBlenheim

ORD - BHE

ORDBHE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/13

6:53 pm-9:05 am

3 stops45h 12m

Blenheim

Fri 6/20

9:45 am-11:35 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$2,520

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

3:35 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/4

2:25 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops48h 40m

$2,529

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to South Island

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Emirates and Air New Zealand from Chicago to South Island to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to South Island one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $959. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,048 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,306 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to South Island?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Christchurch, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Queenstown Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Blenheim when deciding on the best route from Chicago to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Chicago to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to South Island. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$2,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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