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$646 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Queenstown departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Queenstown (ORD-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Queenstown

Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
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8:25 pm - 7:40 pmORD-ZQN
52h 15m3 stops
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5:30 pm - 2:41 pmZQN-ORD
40h 11m2 stops
$1,686
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
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8:25 pm - 7:40 pmORD-ZQN
52h 15m3 stops
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7:35 pm - 7:31 pmZQN-ORD
42h 56m3 stops
$1,764
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Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 7
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3:40 pm - 5:35 pmORD-ZQN
30h 55m3 stops
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7:00 am - 5:38 pmZQN-ORD
29h 38m2 stops
$1,880
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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5:46 pm - 2:30 pmORD-ZQN
27h 44m2 stops
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7:05 am - 7:15 pmZQN-ORD
29h 10m2 stops
$1,925Qantas Airways
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Tue, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 7
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6:20 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN
44h 30m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 11:50 pmZQN-ORD
27h 45m2 stops
$1,986Air New Zealand
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 7
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2:17 pm - 11:25 amORD-ZQN
26h 08m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 8:22 pmZQN-ORD
26h 17m2 stops
$1,997Air New Zealand
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Tue, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 9
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10:00 pm - 9:50 amORD-ZQN
40h 50m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 9:11 pmZQN-ORD
25h 06m2 stops
$2,403United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 8
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7:18 pm - 9:05 pmORD-ZQN
54h 47m2 stops
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7:00 am - 5:38 pmZQN-ORD
29h 38m2 stops
$2,450Qantas Airways
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
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6:25 pm - 2:20 pmORD-ZQN
26h 55m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 5:23 amZQN-ORD
31h 18m2 stops
$2,529United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 5
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1:00 pm - 6:25 pmORD-ZQN
34h 25m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 11:59 amZQN-ORD
63h 24m3 stops
$3,000Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Queenstown flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Queenstown?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Chicago to Queenstown were found on Qantas Airways ($1,925) and Air New Zealand ($1,986).

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Cheapest flight$646
Flight from Chicago to Queenstown

When to book flights from Chicago to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Queenstown flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Queenstown was $646 for a one-way ticket and $1,686 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Queenstown?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Queenstown?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Queenstown, also known as Queenstown Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Queenstown?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Queenstown?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Queenstown, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Queenstown are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,211 and an overall rating of 7.9, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,378 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and ZQN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 501 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.3Food
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Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025CNS - AKL
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Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

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