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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.666 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Queenstown.997 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 997 €, select.
Queenstown.1.162 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.162 €, select.
Queenstown.1.171 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.171 €, select.
Queenstown.1.519 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.519 €, select.
Queenstown.1.533 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.533 €, select.
Queenstown.1.543 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.543 €, select.
Queenstown.1.546 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.546 €, select.
Queenstown.1.666 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.666 €, select.
Queenstown.1.670 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.670 €, select.
Queenstown.1.759 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.759 €, select.
Queenstown.1.857 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.857 €, select.
Queenstown.1.882 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with jetBlue and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.882 €, select.
Queenstown.1.919 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.919 €, select.
Queenstown.2.026 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Queenstown on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.026 €, select.
Queenstown.2.160 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Queenstown on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.160 €, select.
Queenstown.2.605 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Queenstown on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.605 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from 2.026 €
Jun
from 1.666 €
Jul
from 1.759 €
Aug
from 997 €
Sep
from 1.171 €
Oct
from 2.605 €
Nov
from 1.543 €
Dec
from 2.160 €
Jan
from 1.882 €
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Chicago to Queenstown: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown is 997 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from 997 €.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Queenstown is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport on Monday, 17 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Queenstown Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

  • Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Queenstown 18 hours ahead of Chicago.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your ORD to ZQN flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • 707 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. A return flight starts at 997 €. These prices may change based on availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORD to ZQN, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORD to ZQN.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown

  • You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.

  • Queenstown Airport to the centre of Queenstown has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Queenstown. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Queenstown Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ORD to ZQN in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • You've seen Queenstown, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 354 kilometres east to Christchurch to tick off its popular sights. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Dunedin is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. No trip is complete without experiencing Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Queenstown

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