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$539+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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CHI — ZQN
Nov 9 — Nov 161
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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 4, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Round-trip from

$1,242
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$539
(Gurufare)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Queenstown Intl flight deals.
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High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Queenstown Intl
One-way flight 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 November 4, 2024.

This Yatra.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Yatra.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/49:49 amORD - ZQN
2 stops40h 16mQantas Airways
Wed 12/113:30 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops47h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,471
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/42:05 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/113:15 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops66h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,626
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/44:10 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/1110:35 amZQN - ORD
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/3$1,778
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/1812:45 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2512:10 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$3,717
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:45 pmORD - ZQN
3 stops46h 00mEmirates
Sun 1/51:55 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops68h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/3$5,520
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/269:50 amORD - ZQN
3 stops54h 40mAir Canada
Sun 1/53:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops42h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 11/3$10,879

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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

3:19 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$539

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

6:45 am-8:35 am

3 stops54h 50m

$645

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/4

4:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,635

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

6:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,968

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

12:08 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops36h 27m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/1

12:20 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops54h 08m

$1,242

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

6:45 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/1

9:40 am-11:28 pm

3 stops56h 48m

$1,382

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/4

4:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/11

10:35 am-8:25 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,778

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

8:30 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops70h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/1

3:05 pm-10:04 am

3 stops61h 59m

$1,884

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

12:45 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/25

12:10 pm-1:11 am

2 stops32h 01m

$3,717

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/21

7:45 pm-11:20 am

3 stops44h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/4

3:05 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops66h 50m

$3,750

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Deals found on 11/4

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Queenstown

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 4, 2024.

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 24% 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 November 4, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very good
531 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
836 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.4
Good
9,226 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,540 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Queenstown 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 $2,292.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,382, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Queenstown.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Air Canada. Qantas Airways is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $539. Users have also found prices from $1,635 and $1,968 on Air New Zealand and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What does ORD to ZQN mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Queenstown Intl Airport is ZQN. 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. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Queenstown 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 Queenstown with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Queenstown 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 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown 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 Queenstown?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Queenstown 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 Queenstown flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Queenstown flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/3.

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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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$927Average$2,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,354Average$2,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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