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$385+ Cheap flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to California

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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — LAX
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$803
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$385
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$970
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/2211:50 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/14$803
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 3/224:53 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops32h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$822
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/223:05 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 5/2510:05 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$899
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/223:25 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops38h 33m
Qantas Airways
Mon 5/2511:45 am
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops31h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/14$937
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:20 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop37h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/78:10 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/14$1,007
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/217:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 2/289:25 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$1,028
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/285:30 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops43h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sat 3/711:30 am
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops36h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/13$1,186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:00 am
ZQN
-
RNO
2 stops51h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 2/226:00 am
RNO
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/183:35 pm
ZQN
-
RNO
2 stops47h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 2/226:46 am
RNO
-
ZQN
2 stops28h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,358
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:20 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/77:50 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,448
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:05 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops39h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 2/287:05 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops21h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/14$1,460
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/282:15 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 3/77:50 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/13$1,484

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to California that are best for you.

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QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

11:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$803

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops44h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

4:53 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$863

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/22

3:05 pm-6:50 am

1 stop34h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

10:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

$899

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/22

3:25 pm-10:58 am

2 stops38h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

11:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$937

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/28

6:20 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

$1,007

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$1,028

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/28

5:30 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops43h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

11:30 am-9:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,186

QueenstownReno

ZQN - RNO

ZQNRNO

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-1:53 pm

2 stops51h 53m

Reno

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,245

QueenstownReno

ZQN - RNO

ZQNRNO

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/18

3:35 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops47h 24m

Reno

Sun 2/22

6:46 am-8:35 am

2 stops28h 49m

$1,358

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/21

4:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops39h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

7:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,460

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to California (average of $593). Flying from Queenstown to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to California. 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 from for flights from Queenstown to California?

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Queenstown to California.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Queenstown to California in 26h 30m. Fly via Qantas Airways, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Queenstown and California are separated by a distance of 7100 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Queenstown to California?

    The most popular route from Queenstown to California is Queenstown Intl - Los Angeles. You may also consider Queenstown Intl - San Francisco or Queenstown Intl - Reno.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to California 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 Queenstown to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to California (average of $593). Flying from Queenstown to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,108). 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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