Queenstown

$453+ 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$934
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$511
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,837
From Salinas to Queenstown Intl
One-way flight from Salinas to Queenstown Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($214 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 11/910:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/237:00 amZQN - SFO
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$934
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 11/18:50 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/308:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/3$1,415
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/212:30 pmSFO - ZQN
3 stops74h 45mAir Canada
Sat 11/297:30 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops38h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1611:20 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/233:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,730
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/237:54 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops30h 21mQantas Airways
Wed 8/274:25 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops25h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,835

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Salinas

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/23

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$934

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

8:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/30

8:25 pm-11:05 am

1 stop35h 40m

$1,415

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 11/21

2:30 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops74h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/29

7:30 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops38h 06m

$1,579

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

11:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops39h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/23

3:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,730

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

7:54 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops30h 21m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/27

4:25 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$1,835

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$453

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

8:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$851

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

7:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

$940

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

10:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop38h 05m

$1,070

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Queenstown one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $949. Users have also found prices from $984 and $6,579 on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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