Cheap flights from Chicago to Queenstown from £352
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How much do flights to Queenstown cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £352 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £826 |
Average round-trip | £1,181 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Air New Zealand |
Getting from Queenstown airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport shuttle buses.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
15-30 min | $15-$20 (NZD 15–20 (~USD 9–12); varies by drop-off location) | meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
15-35 min | $18-$25 (NZD 18–25 (~USD 11–15); door-to-door service) | meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
10-20 min | $35-$55 (NZD 35–55 (~USD 21–33); metered fare) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | fastest option | |
10-20 min | $25-$45 (NZD 25–45 (~USD 15–27); surge pricing may apply) | on-demand via app (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
10-15 min | $50-$120 (NZD 50–120 (~USD 30–72) per day; varies by provider) | on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent) | exploring the region | |
10-20 min | $80-$150 (NZD 80–150 (~USD 48–90); pre-booked service) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or luxury travel |
Notes:
- Prices in NZD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Queenstown Airport is compact with all ground transport options located outside the terminal building.
- During peak ski season (June to September) and summer holidays, allow extra time for potential traffic delays.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Queenstown
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Queenstown
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air New Zealand | ANZ | NZ | No |
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Queenstown
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 19°C | 8°C |
| February | 19°C | 8°C |
| March | 16°C | 6°C |
| April | 13°C | 4°C |
| May | 9°C | 2°C |
| June | 5°C | 0°C |
| July | 4°C | -1°C |
| August | 6°C | 0°C |
| September | 8°C | 0°C |
| October | 11°C | 2°C |
| November | 15°C | 4°C |
| December | 17°C | 7°C |
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