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$405+ 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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — LAX
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queenstown to California flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$903
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$405
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,001
From Queenstown Intl to California
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/294:30 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
mié. 11/59:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/13$903
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
jue. 11/137:00 amZQN - LAX
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
lun. 11/179:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$905
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
mié. 10/297:00 amZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/53:53 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops27h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$922
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/137:45 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop36h 30mAir New Zealand
lun. 11/177:05 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$931
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/147:05 amZQN - LAX
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/2111:00 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$943
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jue. 10/28:05 amZQN - SFO
1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/79:10 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$953
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jue. 10/24:25 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops24h 53mQantas Airways
mar. 10/79:10 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$959
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/308:50 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop40h 05mQantas Airways
jue. 11/63:30 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,035
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/2910:45 amZQN - LAX
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/510:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,047
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
mar. 10/147:05 amZQN - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/214:30 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,080
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/3010:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
jue. 11/610:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop38h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,224
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
jue. 10/301:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops19h 00mAir New Zealand
jue. 11/610:45 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops20h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,307

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to California that are best for you.

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Queenstown

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

mié. 10/29

4:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

mié. 11/5

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$903

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

jue. 11/13

7:00 am-6:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

Los Angeles

lun. 11/17

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$905

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

mié. 10/29

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

mié. 11/5

3:53 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops27h 57m

$922

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

jue. 11/13

7:10 pm-10:40 am

2 stops36h 30m

Los Angeles

lun. 11/17

7:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 45m

$931

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

jue. 10/2

8:05 am-5:45 pm

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

mar. 10/7

9:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$953

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

jue. 10/2

4:25 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops24h 53m

San Francisco

mar. 10/7

9:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$959

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

vie. 3/13

10:25 am-6:15 am

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

mar. 3/17

8:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

$972

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

jue. 10/30

8:50 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop40h 05m

San Francisco

jue. 11/6

3:30 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,035

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

mié. 10/29

10:45 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Los Angeles

mié. 11/5

10:45 pm-9:00 am

2 stops37h 15m

$1,047

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

mar. 10/14

7:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Los Angeles

mar. 10/21

4:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,080

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Deals found on 9/15

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  • 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 19h. Fly via Qantas Airways, American Airlines, or Air New Zealand 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to California one-way?

    $405 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from $426 and $436, respectively.

  • 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 - Reno or Queenstown Intl - San Francisco.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to California (average of $246). Flying from Queenstown to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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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