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$505+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ZQN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
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 February 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$997
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$505
(Justfly.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,640
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 February 23, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sun 3/95:10 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 3/267:00 amZQN - ORD
2 stops34h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/22$997
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 7/265:20 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/710:35 amZQN - ORD
3 stops25h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,305
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/68:25 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops48h 55mAir Canada
Sun 4/134:30 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops39h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 2/23$1,579
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 3/273:55 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/263:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/22$1,855

Find flights from Chicago to Queenstown within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Queenstown 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 February 23, 2025.

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Chicago

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

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Price

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

5:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$997

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

8:25 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops48h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/13

4:30 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops39h 13m

$1,579

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

3:45 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/13

2:25 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops41h 18m

$1,581

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

3:55 pm-9:50 am

2 stops23h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/26

3:05 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$1,855

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

6:45 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$505

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

7:59 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops51h 11m

$848

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Deals found on 2/22

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Queenstown in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • 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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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Queenstown

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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 February 23, 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.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, 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 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 23, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,765 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $997, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Queenstown.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$2,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$2,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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