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$521+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Queenstown

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 December 18, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/259:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 12/317:00 amZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,200
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2711:45 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/910:45 amZQN - LAX
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,308
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2510:35 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3110:45 amZQN - LAX
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,545
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:50 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop41h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 1/912:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop40h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,626
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/279:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/54:45 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,841
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 1/17:00 amZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,890
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:00 amZQN - LAX
2 stops44h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,912

Find flight deals from Riverside to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$743
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$521
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,867
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Riverside

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

11:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/4

10:45 am-7:00 am

1 stop17h 15m

$886

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

10:55 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/11

12:10 pm-6:00 am

2 stops38h 50m

$972

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

10:55 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

12:10 pm-6:00 am

2 stops38h 50m

$972

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

10:55 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/10

4:05 pm-6:00 am

2 stops34h 55m

$972

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

1:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

12:10 pm-6:00 am

2 stops38h 50m

$976

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

1:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/9

3:05 pm-6:00 am

2 stops35h 55m

$976

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/30

2:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

$980

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

11:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop37h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/21

10:45 am-7:00 am

1 stop17h 15m

$986

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

8:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/9

2:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops17h 40m

$1,007

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/19

11:25 am-12:15 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$1,024

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 26 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 $526). 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 December 18, 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
553 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
553 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
553 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
553 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside 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 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 42h 05m. 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 $526). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$892Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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