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$616+ Cheap flights from Riverside, 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 2, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/238:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/126:20 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop37h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,112
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/238:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop28h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/119:20 amZQN - LAX
1 stop22h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/106:20 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop37h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,175
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/59:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 11/194:30 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/31$1,183
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/1010:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/178:25 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,205
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/17:00 amZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:45 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/177:00 amZQN - LAX
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,315

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$842
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$616
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,273
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/18

3:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

8:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/14

6:20 pm-11:40 am

1 stop37h 20m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

8:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/16

3:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/19

3:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

8:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/16

2:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/14

2:15 pm-11:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/13

3:05 pm-11:40 am

1 stop16h 35m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/15

2:15 pm-11:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/30

1:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops19h 10m

$861

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

10:45 pm-9:00 am

2 stops37h 15m

$616

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from Riverside with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to Queenstown

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riverside to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Queenstown (average of $527). Flying from Riverside 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 November 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Riverside 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
926 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from Riverside?

    Most people fly into Queenstown Intl (ZQN) if they book a flight to Queenstown from Riverside. On average, Queenstown Intl has 0 inbound flights from Riverside per day from 2 airlines. Queenstown Intl is conveniently located just 3.9 mi from Queenstown’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Queenstown?

    Departing from Riverside to Queenstown will take you 16h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7100 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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 Riverside to Queenstown?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Queenstown (average of $527). Flying from Riverside 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 Riverside to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$985Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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