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$583+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Queenstown

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

Round-trip from

$951
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$583
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,475
From Irvine to Queenstown Intl
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 11/58:10 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops39h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/192:15 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/30$958
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 11/510:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/194:50 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,005
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/411:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 9/183:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 9/310:40 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops41h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/213:05 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,403

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

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 1/17

2:10 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

7:35 pm-11:53 am

2 stops37h 18m

$911

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

7:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/29

10:25 am-11:15 am

2 stops21h 50m

$951

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 1/17

6:10 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-11:53 am

3 stops39h 23m

$1,108

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

11:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/18

3:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,243

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 10/31

12:45 am-4:05 pm

3 stops43h 20m

$583

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 12/15

11:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$628

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 11/21

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$679

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

8:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

$1,058

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 12/29

12:55 am-2:10 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$1,498

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

2:20 pm-9:50 am

3 stops48h 30m

$1,516

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Queenstown may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 August 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Singapore Airlines, and Air New Zealand from Irvine to Queenstown to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Irvine to Queenstown, you will be flying into Queenstown Intl. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city. Queenstown Intl is the only Queenstown airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 2 airlines have flights to Queenstown Intl from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $680. Air New Zealand flights start at $1,058 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,498 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 2 airlines flying from Irvine to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$976Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,109Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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