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

Qantas Airways and American Airlines are the most popular carriers 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 1 as of October 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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2:35 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN

24h 15m2 stops

5:20 pm - 6:14 amZQN-ORD

30h 54m2 stops

$1,183Air New Zealand

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Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17

12:55 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN

25h 55m2 stops

3:05 pm - 10:54 pmZQN-ORD

25h 49m2 stops

$1,231Air New Zealand

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Mon, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 14

2:33 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN

24h 17m2 stops

3:05 pm - 10:54 pmZQN-ORD

25h 49m2 stops

$1,303Air New Zealand

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Mon, Mar 2 - Sat, Mar 14

3:53 pm - 11:25 amORD-ZQN

24h 32m2 stops

2:15 pm - 6:28 amZQN-ORD

33h 13m2 stops

$1,350Air New Zealand

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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Jun 21

3:00 pm - 2:35 pmORD-ZQN

28h 35m2 stops

7:00 am - 7:42 pmZQN-ORD

31h 42m2 stops

$1,551American Airlines

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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26

3:10 pm - 7:40 pmORD-ZQN

33h 30m3 stops

7:05 am - 11:55 pmZQN-ORD

33h 50m2 stops

$1,565Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Jun 21

2:15 pm - 7:40 pmORD-ZQN

34h 25m3 stops

12:10 pm - 9:08 pmZQN-ORD

25h 58m3 stops

$1,617Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Jun 21

3:40 pm - 4:40 pmORD-ZQN

31h 00m2 stops

9:20 am - 2:41 pmZQN-ORD

23h 21m2 stops

$1,670Air Canada

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Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20

3:40 pm - 4:40 pmORD-ZQN

31h 00m2 stops

9:20 am - 2:41 pmZQN-ORD

23h 21m2 stops

$1,671Air Canada

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Mon, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 20

5:10 pm - 9:05 pmORD-ZQN

33h 55m2 stops

3:30 pm - 7:21 pmZQN-ORD

45h 51m2 stops

$1,959Qantas Airways

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Air New Zealand flights from Chicago to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand

Mar 3

ORD2:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl

Mar 17

ZQN5:20 pmQueenstown Intl

30h 54m

2 stops

ORD6:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,183

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Air New Zealand

Mar 2

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m

2 stops

ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl

Mar 14

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 49m

2 stops

ORD10:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,231

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Air New Zealand

Mar 2

ORD2:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 17m

2 stops

ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl

Mar 14

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 49m

2 stops

ORD10:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,303

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Air Canada flights from Chicago to Queenstown

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Air Canada

Mar 16

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 00m

2 stops

ZQN4:40 pmQueenstown Intl

Mar 20

ZQN9:20 amQueenstown Intl

23h 21m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,670

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Air Canada

Mar 16

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 00m

2 stops

ZQN4:40 pmQueenstown Intl

Mar 20

ZQN9:20 amQueenstown Intl

23h 21m

2 stops

ORD2:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,671

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Air Canada

Dec 29

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 55m

2 stops

ZQN4:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Jan 7

ZQN3:35 pmQueenstown Intl

66h 35m

3 stops

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$3,649

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ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

2:35 pm-9:50 am

2 stops24h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/17

5:20 pm-6:14 am

2 stops30h 54m

$1,183

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

12:55 pm-9:50 am

2 stops25h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/14

3:05 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,231

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:33 pm-9:50 am

2 stops24h 17m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/14

3:05 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,303

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

3:53 pm-11:25 am

2 stops24h 32m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/21

2:15 pm-6:28 am

2 stops33h 13m

$1,350

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

3:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/26

7:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,551

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

3:10 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/21

7:05 am-11:55 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,565

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

2:15 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops34h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/21

12:10 pm-9:08 pm

3 stops25h 58m

$1,617

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

3:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

9:20 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$1,670

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

3:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

9:20 am-2:41 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$1,671

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

5:10 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

3:30 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops45h 51m

$1,959

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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 50m 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 1 as of October 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 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,048	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 925 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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