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$505+ Cheap flights from California to Queenstown (ZQN)

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LAX — ZQN
Mai 6 — Mai 131
Di 5/6
Di 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated Mai 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$864
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$505
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,160
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Cheapest flights from California to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Mai 1, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Di 7/110:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
So 7/208:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$864
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mi 8/610:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops17h 35mAir New Zealand
Mi 8/1312:45 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,049
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Di 10/79:35 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Di 10/141:00 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,085
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 11/162:10 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
So 11/3010:35 amZQN - LAX
2 stops21h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,095
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 10/255:15 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
So 11/28:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Do 10/236:04 amONT - ZQN
2 stops35h 26mUnited Airlines
Mi 11/53:05 pmZQN - ONT
2 stops39h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,234
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Do 8/217:21 pmSAN - ZQN
2 stops23h 09mAir New Zealand
Do 8/287:00 amZQN - SAN
2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,254
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fr 12/52:35 pmSJC - ZQN
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
So 12/212:15 pmZQN - SJC
2 stops20h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,271
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 10/277:13 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 27mAir Canada
Sa 11/15:30 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops38h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,271
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sa 5/315:49 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 41mQantas Airways
Sa 6/144:50 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops43h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,305
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 11/1410:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fr 11/2810:35 amZQN - LAX
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fr 11/1412:59 amLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 11mUnited Airlines
Sa 11/2912:10 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops39h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,375

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Queenstown 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 Mai 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Queenstown that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Di 7/1

10:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

So 7/20

8:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$864

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mi 8/6

10:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mi 8/13

12:45 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$1,049

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Di 10/7

9:35 pm-10:10 am

2 stops40h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Di 10/14

1:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,085

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sa 10/25

5:15 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

Queenstown Intl

So 11/2

8:25 pm-8:05 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,156

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Do 10/23

6:04 am-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Queenstown Intl

Mi 11/5

3:05 pm-9:59 am

2 stops39h 54m

$1,234

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Do 8/21

7:21 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 09m

Queenstown Intl

Do 8/28

7:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops22h 15m

$1,254

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mo 10/27

7:13 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Queenstown Intl

Sa 11/1

5:30 pm-11:39 am

2 stops38h 09m

$1,271

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sa 5/31

5:49 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Sa 6/14

4:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,305

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Do 9/11

12:43 am-9:50 am

2 stops38h 07m

Queenstown Intl

Mi 10/1

3:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop35h 50m

$1,417

Santa AnaQueenstown

SNA - ZQN

SNAZQN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mi 6/25

5:56 pm-11:25 am

2 stops22h 29m

Queenstown Intl

Mi 7/9

12:10 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,441

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Mai 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Queenstown as you normally would.

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 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

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 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 Mai 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand from California to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 California?

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $765. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,236 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,258 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Queenstown are Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl, San Francisco - Queenstown Intl and Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Queenstown Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Queenstown. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated Mai 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,094Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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