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Cheap flights from Illinois to Queenstown from $1,270

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ZQN
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated 16 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,125

One-way from

$1,270

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,422
16/11-29/11
  • 16/11-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 59m total
  • Illinois to Queenstown
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Illinois to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,637 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($253 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2025.

Sun 16/1113:00ORD - ZQN
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1117:20ZQN - ORD
2 stops40h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,125
Sun 21/921:13ORD - ZQN
2 stops45h 12mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/920:25ZQN - ORD
2 stops50h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/6$2,933
Sat 26/715:40ORD - ZQN
2 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Thu 7/815:25ZQN - ORD
3 stops45h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 14/6$3,141
Thu 24/715:21ORD - ZQN
2 stops36h 54mQantas Airways
Thu 31/707:05ZQN - ORD
2 stops33h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/6$3,265
Tue 29/712:54ORD - ZQN
2 stops27h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/815:05ZQN - ORD
2 stops25h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/6$3,295

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Illinois

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Queenstown

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

13:00-16:40

2 stops32h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 29/11

17:20-14:39

2 stops40h 19m

$2,125

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

21:13-11:25

2 stops45h 12m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 28/9

20:25-05:06

2 stops50h 41m

$2,933

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/7

15:40-17:10

2 stops32h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/8

15:25-19:29

3 stops45h 04m

$3,141

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/7

18:45-21:15

2 stops33h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 31/7

07:05-23:43

2 stops33h 38m

$3,275

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/7

12:54-09:50

2 stops27h 56m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/8

15:05-23:13

2 stops25h 08m

$3,295

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/8

06:00-21:15

3 stops46h 15m

$1,270

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/7

17:49-13:45

2 stops26h 56m

$1,818

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

16:50-14:20

2 stops28h 30m

$2,050

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/6

15:35-14:20

2 stops29h 45m

$2,703

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/6

Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Queenstown

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Queenstown. Reviews last updated 16 June 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
860 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,554 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Queenstown, you will be flying into Queenstown Intl. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is just 6.3 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Queenstown one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,818. Air New Zealand flights start at $2,050 while deals on United Airlines start at $2,703 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Queenstown?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Queenstown by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Queenstown?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Illinois to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $183). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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