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$466+ Cheap flights from California to Queenstown (ZQN)

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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Queenstown

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 January 21, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/66:10 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/137:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$836
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1611:55 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/277:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$837
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:55 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/249:20 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$877
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/286:10 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/109:20 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops27h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$879
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 1/2611:00 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop25h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 2/97:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$880
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1711:55 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/259:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$913
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/19:10 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop26h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 4/1410:25 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops20h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/19$957
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 1/267:05 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/911:25 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops20h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$964
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 5/1611:55 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/239:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$972
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/68:10 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop16h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 3/132:15 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/198:10 pm
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop26h 30m
Air New Zealand
Thu 3/55:20 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops23h 53m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$974
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 9/910:05 pm
SFO
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ZQN
2 stops22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/219:05 am
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$1,129

Find flight deals from California to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$836
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$466
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,169
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One-way flight from California to Queenstown Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$837

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

11:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 4/24

9:20 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$877

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

6:10 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/10

9:20 am-4:29 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$879

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

9:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 4/14

10:25 am-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$957

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/16

11:55 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/23

9:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$972

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/13

2:15 pm-11:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

$973

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

11:55 pm-8:05 am

2 stops36h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 4/14

8:25 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$985

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

11:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/20

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,000

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

7:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/10

2:15 pm-11:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,021

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

10:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/16

6:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,264

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Queenstown (average of $526). Flying from California to Queenstown in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,172). 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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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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Queenstown?

    Departing from California to Queenstown will take you 26h 30m. The distance between California and Queenstown is about 7100 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Ontario - 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Queenstown (average of $526). Flying from California to Queenstown in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,172). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from California to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$529Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$875Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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