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$481+ 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Queenstown

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 January 28, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/1010:35 pm
SFO
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ZQN
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/163:05 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,072
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/910:05 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/219:05 am
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/26$1,131
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 11/2011:00 am
SFO
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ZQN
3 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/2910:45 am
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,167
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/410:05 pm
SFO
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ZQN
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/243:05 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,182
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/105:20 pm
SFO
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ZQN
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/212:15 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,231
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:40 pm
SFO
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ZQN
3 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/89:20 am
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,285
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1212:25 pm
SFO
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ZQN
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/191:25 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,383
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/278:30 pm
SFO
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ZQN
1 stop21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/153:30 pm
ZQN
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SFO
1 stop21h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,385

Find flight deals from Salinas to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,072
(oojo)

One-way from

$481
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,739
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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Salinas

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

5:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/21

2:15 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,231

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

7:40 pm-4:05 pm

3 stops25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/8

9:20 am-1:50 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,285

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

12:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/19

1:25 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops27h 06m

$1,383

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

8:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/15

3:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,385

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

3:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,501

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

3:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/22

7:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,595

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

7:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/13

10:25 am-6:15 am

1 stop15h 50m

$1,597

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

8:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,613

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$481

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

5:43 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops32h 32m

$593

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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 January 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand 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
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

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
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

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 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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Queenstown?

    A quick flight from Salinas to Queenstown can take about 21h 05m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,385. The distance from Salinas to Queenstown is about 7132 mi.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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 airline flying from Salinas to Queenstown

Discover the top airline 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,049Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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