What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Queenstown Intl?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Queenstown Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:00 pm - 7:55 pmORD-ZQN

35h 55m2 stops

9:20 am - 7:53 pmZQN-ORD

28h 33m2 stops

$1,358Multiple Airlines

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mar., feb. 24 - mar., mar. 10

1:40 pm - 7:55 pmORD-ZQN

35h 15m3 stops

9:20 am - 2:41 pmZQN-ORD

23h 21m2 stops

$1,364Multiple Airlines

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mar., feb. 24 - mar., mar. 10

2:00 pm - 7:55 pmORD-ZQN

34h 55m3 stops

8:50 pm - 7:30 pmZQN-ORD

40h 40m3 stops

$1,515Multiple Airlines

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mar., feb. 24 - mar., mar. 10

3:40 pm - 2:15 pmORD-ZQN

51h 35m2 stops

5:30 pm - 2:41 pmZQN-ORD

39h 11m2 stops

$1,737Air Canada

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lun., mar. 2 - sáb., mar. 14

2:25 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN

24h 25m2 stops

2:15 pm - 8:22 pmZQN-ORD

24h 07m2 stops

$1,738Air New Zealand

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lun., mar. 2 - sáb., mar. 14

2:00 pm - 2:15 pmORD-ZQN

53h 15m3 stops

5:30 pm - 2:41 pmZQN-ORD

39h 11m2 stops

$1,744Air Canada

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lun., mar. 2 - sáb., mar. 14

2:10 pm - 12:20 pmORD-ZQN

27h 10m2 stops

4:50 pm - 12:58 amZQN-ORD

50h 08m3 stops

$1,746Air New Zealand

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lun., mar. 2 - sáb., mar. 14

5:46 pm - 3:30 pmORD-ZQN

27h 44m2 stops

3:25 pm - 5:34 amZQN-ORD

32h 09m2 stops

$2,389Qantas Airways

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mar., sep. 30 - mar., oct. 7

6:32 pm - 12:20 pmORD-ZQN

23h 48m2 stops

3:05 pm - 11:12 pmZQN-ORD

26h 07m2 stops

$2,433United Airlines

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sáb., sep. 27 - mar., sep. 30

10:49 am - 12:20 pmORD-ZQN

31h 31m2 stops

3:05 pm - 7:40 pmZQN-ORD

22h 35m2 stops

$2,713United Airlines

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sáb., sep. 27 - mar., sep. 30

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Queenstown

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Air Canada

Mar 2

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

51h 35m

2 stops

ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl

Mar 14

ZQN5:30 pmQueenstown Intl

39h 11m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,737

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Air Canada

Mar 2

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

53h 15m

3 stops

ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl

Mar 14

ZQN5:30 pmQueenstown Intl

39h 11m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,744

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Air Canada

Mar 2

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

53h 15m

3 stops

ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl

Mar 14

ZQN3:35 pmQueenstown Intl

45h 55m

3 stops

ORD7:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,754

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United Airlines flights from Chicago to Queenstown

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United Airlines

Sep 27

ORD6:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 48m

2 stops

ZQN12:20 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 30

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

26h 07m

2 stops

ORD11:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,433

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United Airlines

Sep 27

ORD10:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 31m

2 stops

ZQN12:20 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 30

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

22h 35m

2 stops

ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,713

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/24

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 3/10

9:20 am-7:53 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,358

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/24

1:40 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 3/10

9:20 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$1,364

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/24

2:00 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops34h 55m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 3/10

8:50 pm-7:30 pm

3 stops40h 40m

$1,515

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/2

3:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops51h 35m

Queenstown Intl

sáb. 3/14

5:30 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$1,737

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/2

2:25 pm-9:50 am

2 stops24h 25m

Queenstown Intl

sáb. 3/14

2:15 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$1,738

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/2

2:00 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops53h 15m

Queenstown Intl

sáb. 3/14

5:30 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$1,744

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/2

2:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Queenstown Intl

sáb. 3/14

4:50 pm-12:58 am

3 stops50h 08m

$1,746

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/30

5:46 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 10/7

3:25 pm-5:34 am

2 stops32h 09m

$2,389

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/27

6:32 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 9/30

3:05 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$2,433

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/27

10:49 am-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 31m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 9/30

3:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$2,713

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Queenstown is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Queenstown on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,713. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $2,671. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Queenstown flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Queenstown in the morning for as low as $1,862. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Queenstown, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,501 per ticket.

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How far is Chicago to Queenstown Intl by plane?
There are 8744.9 mi between Chicago and Queenstown Intl. 23h 48m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport is 2 as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Queenstown Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Queenstown?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Queenstown, the leading airline is Qantas Airways, making up 60% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air New Zealand with 40%.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,048	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 907 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,330	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 505 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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