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$981+ 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 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZQN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Mon 12/298:05 amSAN - ZQN
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$981

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$981

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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 September 17, 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 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 September 17, 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
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,258, 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.

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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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,258Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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