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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Island from $1,242

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to South Island?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to South Island from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $1,920 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,494. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to South Island (CHI - EDG)?

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.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Chicago and South Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights traveling from Chicago to South Island. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 10/232:10 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/3010:35 amZQN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,434
Fri 6/73:44 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops25h 06mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/173:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,477
Fri 6/78:00 pmORD - CHC
2 stops54h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/1711:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops23h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,487
Tue 6/41:10 pmORD - CHC
2 stops39h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/265:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops53h 22mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,681
Tue 6/254:23 pmORD - CHC
2 stops24h 32mAir New Zealand
Thu 7/41:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,751
Thu 6/2712:55 pmORD - CHC
2 stops26h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/82:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$2,285
Thu 6/272:10 pmORD - CHC
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/72:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$2,335

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Chicago to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Chicago and South Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qantas Airways flights departing from Chicago and landing in South Island. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 6/268:33 pmORD - CHC
2 stops49h 17mQantas Airways
Fri 7/56:25 amCHC - ORD
2 stops48h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,712
Tue 6/256:39 pmORD - CHC
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Mon 7/86:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,154
Tue 6/256:39 pmORD - CHC
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Wed 7/36:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,204
Mon 6/246:39 pmORD - CHC
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Mon 7/86:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,229
Fri 6/286:25 pmORD - CHC
2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 7/86:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,254
Mon 6/246:39 pmORD - CHC
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Wed 7/36:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,279
Fri 6/286:25 pmORD - CHC
2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 7/76:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,304
Sun 6/236:39 pmORD - CHC
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Mon 7/86:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,329
Thu 6/276:39 pmORD - CHC
2 stops27h 46mQantas Airways
Sat 7/64:50 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops29h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$2,354

Cheap Chicago to South Island flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to South Island specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to South Island in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 5/223:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/296:10 amCHC - ORD
2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,473
Wed 5/226:00 amORD - CHC
3 stops48h 00mAir Canada
Wed 5/296:10 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 4/26$1,563
Wed 5/83:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/156:45 amCHC - ORD
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,150
Wed 5/83:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/158:35 amCHC - ORD
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,179
Wed 5/87:00 amORD - CHC
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/156:45 amCHC - ORD
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,263
Wed 5/222:15 pmORD - CHC
3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/296:05 amCHC - ORD
3 stops31h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$2,385
Tue 5/712:30 amORD - CHC
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/158:10 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops45h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,589

Chicago to South Island 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and South Island in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to South Island in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 10/225:50 pmORD - CHC
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/312:15 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops44h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,242
Wed 10/307:55 pmORD - CHC
2 stops25h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/85:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops24h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,355
Wed 10/232:10 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/3010:35 amZQN - ORD
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,434
Wed 10/304:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Fri 11/86:15 amCHC - ORD
3 stops32h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$1,470
Wed 5/223:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/296:10 amCHC - ORD
2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,473
Fri 6/73:44 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops25h 06mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/173:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,477
Wed 11/134:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops37h 15mAir Canada
Sun 11/176:15 amCHC - ORD
2 stops28h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$1,485
Fri 6/78:00 pmORD - CHC
2 stops54h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/1711:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops23h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,487
Wed 11/134:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops37h 15mAir Canada
Sun 11/176:15 amCHC - ORD
3 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/24$1,491

Chicago to South Island flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to South Island for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Chicago to South Island. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Wed 5/83:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/156:45 amCHC - ORD
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,150
Wed 5/83:40 pmORD - CHC
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/158:35 amCHC - ORD
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,179
Wed 5/87:00 amORD - CHC
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/156:45 amCHC - ORD
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,263
Tue 5/712:30 amORD - CHC
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/158:10 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops45h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,589

Find flights from Chicago to South Island within your budget

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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/22

2 stops25h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 10/31

2 stops44h 04m

$1,242

Chicago O'Hare IntlQueenstown Intl

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/23

2 stops27h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/30

2 stops24h 30m

$1,434

Chicago O'Hare IntlQueenstown Intl

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/7

2 stops25h 06m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/17

2 stops25h 54m

$1,477

Chicago O'Hare IntlChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/7

2 stops54h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 6/17

2 stops23h 10m

$1,487

Chicago O'Hare IntlChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/22

3 stops28h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 10/31

2 stops27h 21m

$1,631

Chicago O'Hare IntlChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/7

3 stops31h 18m

Christchurch

Mon 6/17

2 stops30h 30m

$1,682

Chicago O'Hare IntlChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/26

2 stops49h 17m

Christchurch

Fri 7/5

2 stops48h 54m

$1,712

Chicago O'Hare IntlChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/22

3 stops39h 58m

Christchurch

Thu 10/31

3 stops31h 27m

$1,720

Chicago O'Hare IntlChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/26

2 stops41h 37m

Christchurch

Thu 7/4

2 stops22h 54m

$1,912

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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 April 26, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines 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.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,066 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,226 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to South Island for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to South Island for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,242, but on average you can expect to pay $1,747.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to South Island for under $2,200?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Chicago to South Island within the next 7 days for less than $2,200.

  • 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.

  • What does ORD to CHC mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Christchurch Airport is CHC. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN), Blenheim Airport (BHE), Invercargill Airport (IVC).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to South Island that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to South Island flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to South Island with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to South Island flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to South Island that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to South Island offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to South Island?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to South Island flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to South Island flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to South Island flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to South Island

Discover the top 2 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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,358Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,817Average$2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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