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$959+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZQN
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Queenstown

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,216
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$959
(Gurufare)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Mon 6/26:10 amORD - ZQN
2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/93:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,215
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/213:35 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/42:15 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$1,335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/89:10 amORD - ZQN
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/1512:10 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops65h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,499
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:53 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops26h 37mQantas Airways
Sat 6/141:35 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops43h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,995
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 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 stops31h 05mAir Canada
Mon 8/42:25 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops48h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$2,383
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/88:35 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops48h 55mEmirates
Sun 6/154:25 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops40h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/24$3,582

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

6:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/9

3:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,215

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

3:35 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/4

2:15 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$1,335

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

9:10 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/15

12:10 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops65h 30m

$1,499

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:53 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/14

1:35 pm-3:44 pm

3 stops43h 09m

$1,995

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

3:35 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/4

2:25 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops48h 40m

$2,383

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

8:35 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops48h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/15

4:25 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$3,582

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

3:35 pm-9:50 am

2 stops25h 15m

$959

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:53 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,150

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

10:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,302

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:35 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops29h 00m

$1,541

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Deals found on 4/23

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Queenstown

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Queenstown as you normally would.

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 April 24, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,195 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
469 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Queenstown. It is only a 3.9 mi journey from Queenstown Intl (ZQN) to Queenstown’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $959. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Queenstown for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Queenstown?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$2,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$2,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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