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$457+ Cheap flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to California

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ZQN — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,075
(oojo)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,196
From Queenstown Intl to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/101:00 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1111:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,075
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/263:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/210:55 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,123
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/244:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 7/3111:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,197
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1012:10 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/119:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,237
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop15h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/211:05 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop19h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,286
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops35h 28mAir Canada
Sat 8/27:40 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops26h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,301
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/264:50 pmZQN - SFO
3 stops37h 06mQantas Airways
Sat 8/24:25 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/263:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops60h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/211:20 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,410
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/103:40 pmZQN - LAX
3 stops40h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 10/1111:40 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops41h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,688
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:05 amZQN - LAX
2 stops57h 30mChina Airlines
Thu 10/212:05 amLAX - ZQN
2 stops49h 10mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,151
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/123:05 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/212:56 amLAX - ZQN
2 stops36h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,794

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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 June 12, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/10

1:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/11

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$1,075

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

3:05 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

10:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,123

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/24

4:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/31

11:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,197

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/10

12:10 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/11

9:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

$1,237

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

10:35 am-7:00 am

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

11:05 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,286

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

6:05 pm-10:33 am

2 stops35h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

7:40 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,301

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

4:50 pm-10:56 am

3 stops37h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

4:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,395

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

3:05 pm-8:10 am

2 stops60h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

11:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops39h 30m

$1,410

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/10

3:40 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops40h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/11

11:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,688

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/12

7:05 am-9:35 pm

2 stops57h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

12:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops49h 10m

$2,151

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/10

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to California

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

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 $327). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Queenstown to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Queenstown to California, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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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.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $327). 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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