Cheap flights from California (CA) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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How to find the cheapest flight from
California to Queenstown (ZQN)

All the information you need to plan the best null to ZQN flight in 2022: compare California to Queenstown flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Queenstown.
When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Queenstown (CA - ZQN)?

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.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Queenstown?

Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from California. Users have commonly found prices around $1,078 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $789. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Queenstown?

To save up to 4% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 16 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to Queenstown from $990 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,055 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Cheap flights from California to Queenstown in January, February 2022

The best prices found for California to ZQN flights for January, February
24 Feb - 3 Mar
$1,177pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
28 Jan - 4 Feb
$1,895pp
SFO
San Francisco
Emirates
     
3 STOPS
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
Emirates
     
3 STOPS
SFO
San Francisco
24 Feb - 3 Mar
$1,915pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Emirates
     
3 STOPS
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
Emirates
     
3 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles

California to Queenstown 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Queenstown from California found for this year
29 Apr - 30 Jul
$1,113pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
29 Apr - 30 Jul
$1,132pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
29 Apr - 30 Jul
$1,156pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
ZQN
Queenstown Intl
Air New Zealand
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles

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Flight FAQs

From California to Queenstown

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.

Which airlines flying from California to Queenstown Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from California to Queenstown for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Queenstown for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $986, but on average you can expect to pay $1,433.

What are the cheapest flights from California to Queenstown?

While on average a flight from California to Queenstown is generally $1,692, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $780. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Queenstown Intl), you can expect to pay $1,251 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Queenstown?

Before booking your flight from California to Queenstown check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

What are the most popular routes from California to Queenstown?

The most popular flight routes from California to Queenstown are San Francisco - Queenstown Intl, Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl and Long Beach Municipal - Queenstown Intl.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Queenstown from California?

Information is based on travel restrictions from California to Queenstown Intl

Most visitors from California will not be allowed to enter Queenstown Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Queenstown Intl.

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Do I need a test to fly back to California from Queenstown?

Returning to California from Queenstown Intl

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Queenstown Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Queenstown Intl are not required to quarantine after entering California.

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Destination information for Queenstown

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Top 4 airlines flying from California to Queenstown Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from California to Queenstown choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Virgin Australia 		$568 $1,168 No cancel fee 80%
American Airlines 		$751 $861 No cancel fee 71%
Air New Zealand 		$759 $1,183 No cancel fee 78%
Qantas Airways 		$868 $1,336 No cancel fee 74%

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