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$793+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Sun 8/31
Sun 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated August 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$989
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$793
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,447
From Salinas to Queenstown Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($238 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 26, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:20 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:20 amZQN - SFO
2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/25$1,280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Thu 10/911:55 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/163:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/25$1,307
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 12/210:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop36h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/162:35 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops17h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/25$1,367
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Sat 10/1111:10 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops37h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/277:00 amZQN - SFO
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/25$1,520
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/910:20 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 10/167:05 amZQN - SFO
2 stops31h 38mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/25$1,539
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/295:20 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/26$1,556
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:19 pmSFO - ZQN
3 stops49h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/287:00 amZQN - SFO
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/26$1,572

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 August 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Queenstown that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

1:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/14

6:20 pm-10:39 am

2 stops37h 19m

$989

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

10:05 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,049

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

10:05 pm-9:00 am

2 stops37h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/7

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,051

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

10:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

10:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$1,051

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

1:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/15

5:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,074

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

6:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/9

10:35 am-10:39 am

2 stops21h 04m

$1,099

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/13

5:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,124

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

11:55 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops49h 00m

$793

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 12/27

9:35 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 30m

$836

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

5:53 pm-10:05 am

3 stops43h 12m

$920

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and United Airlines from Salinas to Queenstown. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

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

    If you book a flight to Queenstown from Salinas, you will be flying to Queenstown Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is located 3.9 mi from the center of Queenstown. There are 0 flights from Salinas to Queenstown Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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