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$790+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZQN
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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sáb. 12/1311:02 amSAN - ZQN
2 stops25h 48mAir New Zealand
sáb. 12/203:35 pmZQN - SAN
2 stops39h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$2,347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
sáb. 12/134:30 pmSAN - ZQN
2 stops28h 20mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/2010:45 amZQN - SAN
3 stops28h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,735
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
sáb. 12/135:00 pmSAN - ZQN
3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/206:20 pmZQN - SAN
3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,788

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Queenstown (ZQN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,050
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One-way from

$790
(SmartFares)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Queenstown that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

lun. 2/2

4:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/16

8:25 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops42h 04m

$1,050

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

mar. 2/3

4:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/17

4:05 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$1,050

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

lun. 2/2

4:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/17

4:05 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$1,050

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

sáb. 2/7

11:08 am-9:50 am

2 stops25h 42m

Queenstown Intl

dom. 2/22

1:05 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,145

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

lun. 2/2

6:15 am-2:05 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/17

8:50 am-2:49 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,268

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

dom. 3/22

8:50 pm-9:50 am

2 stops41h 00m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 3/26

2:15 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,277

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

lun. 2/2

6:15 am-2:05 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/16

3:05 pm-10:07 am

2 stops40h 02m

$1,287

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

mar. 2/3

1:19 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops30h 31m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/17

10:45 am-6:04 pm

3 stops28h 19m

$1,405

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

lun. 2/2

6:10 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops30h 05m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/16

8:25 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops41h 59m

$1,536

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

sáb. 11/22

8:59 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops44h 36m

$790

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Queenstown at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 octubre 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Queenstown, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
520 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 San Diego to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Queenstown?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Queenstown can take about 20h 50m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,050. The distance between San Diego and Queenstown is about 7088 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Queenstown round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,325, Air New Zealand will fly you from San Diego to Queenstown and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego 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 San Diego to Queenstown?

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Queenstown

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,325Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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