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$689+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to South Island

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ORD — CHC
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,098
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,110
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:37 amORD - CHC
2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,098
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/133:35 pmORD - CHC
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Tue 5/206:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops25h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,124
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Fri 11/71:23 pmORD - CHC
2 stops39h 42mQantas Airways
Sat 11/156:20 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/29$1,135
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/138:37 amORD - ZQN
3 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/208:55 amZQN - ORD
3 stops38h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,171
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 5/251:33 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops31h 47mQantas Airways
Tue 6/37:05 amZQN - ORD
2 stops33h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,632
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/269:10 amORD - ZQN
2 stops36h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/69:20 amZQN - ORD
2 stops29h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/30$1,693
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 4/182:35 pmORD - CHC
2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 4/257:10 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops28h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$1,768
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 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
Sun 11/239:40 amCHC - ORD
3 stops23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,791
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 5/264:40 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/83:05 pmZQN - ORD
2 stops42h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,859
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/153:55 pmORD - BHE
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/221:15 pmBHE - ORD
2 stops26h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$1,894
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2011:45 amORD - CHC
2 stops30h 25mFiji Airways
Sat 12/272:10 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops28h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/30$2,004
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/243:35 pmORD - ZQN
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Tue 7/82:25 pmZQN - ORD
3 stops63h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$2,346

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

O'Hare Intl

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:37 am-10:25 am

2 stops32h 48m

Christchurch

Tue 5/20

6:05 am-2:43 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,098

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

3:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 5/20

6:05 am-2:43 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$1,124

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:37 am-12:20 pm

3 stops34h 43m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/20

8:55 am-6:42 am

3 stops38h 47m

$1,171

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

1:33 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops31h 47m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 6/3

7:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$1,632

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

9:10 am-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

9:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,693

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/18

2:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops25h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 4/25

7:10 pm-6:25 am

2 stops28h 15m

$1,768

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

4:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/8

3:05 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops42h 57m

$1,859

ChicagoBlenheim

ORD - BHE

ORDBHE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

3:55 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Blenheim

Thu 5/22

1:15 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$1,894

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/24

3:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/8

2:25 pm-12:54 pm

3 stops63h 29m

$2,346

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

8:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop47h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 5/21

5:45 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 00m

$3,303

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Island

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

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 March 31, 2025.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Chicago to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,004 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Island one-way?

    $1,148 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Air Canada, with prices starting from $1,227 and $1,304, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to South Island.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$2,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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