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

Qantas Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Queenstown Intl

What airlines fly to Queenstown?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown from Chicago according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Queenstown. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Queenstown on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 3 as of August 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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4:50 pm - 9:10 amORD-ZQN

23h 20m2 stops

8:25 pm - 8:25 pmZQN-ORD

42h 00m2 stops

$1,804Air New Zealand

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gio, set 18 - dom, set 28

3:52 pm - 4:10 pmORD-ZQN

31h 18m3 stops

7:05 am - 9:45 pmZQN-ORD

31h 40m2 stops

$1,843

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ven, set 5 - ven, set 12

3:40 pm - 5:35 pmORD-ZQN

30h 55m3 stops

7:00 am - 5:38 pmZQN-ORD

29h 38m2 stops

$1,880

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mar, dic 23 - mer, gen 7

2:25 pm - 2:20 pmORD-ZQN

30h 55m2 stops

12:10 pm - 9:40 pmZQN-ORD

26h 30m2 stops

$1,882Air New Zealand

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ven, set 5 - ven, set 12

9:25 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN

43h 25m2 stops

3:05 pm - 5:08 pmZQN-ORD

43h 03m2 stops

$2,002United Airlines

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dom, set 14 - dom, set 21

10:00 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN

40h 50m2 stops

3:05 pm - 9:11 pmZQN-ORD

25h 06m2 stops

$2,403United Airlines

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mar, dic 23 - ven, gen 9

2:00 pm - 2:20 pmORD-ZQN

31h 20m3 stops

2:25 pm - 7:29 pmZQN-ORD

46h 04m3 stops

$2,425Air Canada

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ven, set 5 - ven, set 12

7:18 pm - 9:05 pmORD-ZQN

54h 47m2 stops

7:00 am - 5:38 pmZQN-ORD

29h 38m2 stops

$2,450Qantas Airways

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mar, dic 23 - gio, gen 8

8:25 pm - 9:05 pmORD-ZQN

53h 40m2 stops

4:30 pm - 3:59 pmZQN-ORD

42h 29m2 stops

$2,459Qantas Airways

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mar, dic 23 - sab, gen 10

8:25 pm - 2:20 pmORD-ZQN

48h 55m3 stops

3:25 pm - 9:08 amZQN-ORD

59h 43m3 stops

$2,761Air Canada

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gio, set 18 - dom, set 28

Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Chicago to Queenstown flight tickets

Air New Zealand

Sep 18

ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

ZQN9:10 amQueenstown Intl

Sep 28

ZQN8:25 pmQueenstown Intl

42h 00m

2 stops

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,804

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Air New Zealand

Sep 5

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m

2 stops

ZQN2:20 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 12

ZQN12:10 pmQueenstown Intl

26h 30m

2 stops

ORD9:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,882

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Air New Zealand

Dec 23

ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

44h 30m

2 stops

ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl

Jan 7

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

27h 45m

2 stops

ORD11:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,986

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United Airlines flights from Chicago to Queenstown

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Queenstown flight tickets

United Airlines

Sep 14

ORD9:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

43h 25m

2 stops

ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl

Sep 21

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

43h 03m

2 stops

ORD5:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,002

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United Airlines

Dec 23

ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 50m

2 stops

ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl

Jan 9

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 06m

2 stops

ORD9:11 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,403

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ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 9/18

4:50 pm-9:10 am

2 stops23h 20m

Queenstown Intl

dom 9/28

8:25 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$1,804

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 9/5

3:52 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops31h 18m

Queenstown Intl

ven 9/12

7:05 am-9:45 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,843

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 12/23

3:40 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops30h 55m

Queenstown Intl

mer 1/7

7:00 am-5:38 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,880

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 9/5

2:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Queenstown Intl

ven 9/12

12:10 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,882

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 9/14

9:25 pm-9:50 am

2 stops43h 25m

Queenstown Intl

dom 9/21

3:05 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops43h 03m

$2,002

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 12/23

10:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops40h 50m

Queenstown Intl

ven 1/9

3:05 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$2,403

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven 9/5

2:00 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops31h 20m

Queenstown Intl

ven 9/12

2:25 pm-7:29 pm

3 stops46h 04m

$2,425

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 12/23

7:18 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops54h 47m

Queenstown Intl

gio 1/8

7:00 am-5:38 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$2,450

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 12/23

8:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops53h 40m

Queenstown Intl

sab 1/10

4:30 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops42h 29m

$2,459

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 9/18

8:25 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops48h 55m

Queenstown Intl

dom 9/28

3:25 pm-9:08 am

3 stops59h 43m

$2,761

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Queenstown

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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.

When to book flights from Chicago to Queenstown

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Queenstown according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Cheap Chicago to Queenstown (CHI to ZQN) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Queenstown

Best Price Found	$834
Fastest flight time	23h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Queenstown	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Queenstown from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $834. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,804.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Queenstown takes 23h 20m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Queenstown. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Queenstown: Queenstown Intl (ZQN)

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How far is Chicago to Queenstown Intl by plane?
There are 8744.9 mi between Chicago and Queenstown Intl. 23h 20m 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 3 as of August 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 56% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air New Zealand with 44%.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to Queenstown with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,905 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,048	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 887 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,393	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 501 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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