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$499+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Wed 3/4
Wed 3/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Queenstown

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 February 2, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:55 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/297:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$766
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 4/811:30 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop20h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/293:25 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/31$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/510:50 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/157:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/31$911
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1211:30 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/1810:50 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$922
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:30 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/185:30 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$942
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/910:25 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop26h 40m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/137:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/30$951
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/179:25 pm
LAX
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ZQN
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/94:30 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2911:35 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/79:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$958
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1210:10 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops22h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 4/184:30 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops38h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/1$978
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/177:05 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops17h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/92:15 pm
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/1$985

Find flight deals from Irvine to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated February 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$766
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$499
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,283
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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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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 February 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Irvine

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Queenstown

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/16

9:20 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$750

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$766

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

11:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/29

3:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$888

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

11:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/16

3:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$888

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/9

4:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$911

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

10:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$911

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

11:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/18

10:50 am-4:30 pm

2 stops48h 40m

$922

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

10:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$951

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

8:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/9

4:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$952

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

9:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/9

4:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$952

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Queenstown

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Queenstown (average of $526). Flying from Irvine to Queenstown in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,316). 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.

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 February 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
578 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
578 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
578 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
983 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
578 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Queenstown (average of $526). Flying from Irvine to Queenstown in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,316). 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 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 February 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$529Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$875Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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