Queenstown

$2,093+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Queenstown (ZQN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ZQN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,093
(oojo)
From San Diego to Queenstown Intl

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Queenstown
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This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/248:44 pmSAN - ZQN
2 stops22h 36mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/73:05 pmZQN - SAN
2 stops23h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$2,093
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2412:40 pmSAN - ZQN
2 stops30h 40mAir Canada
Thu 8/73:25 pmZQN - SAN
3 stops63h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$2,236
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/244:49 pmSAN - ZQN
3 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/710:25 amZQN - SAN
3 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,444

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San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Thu 7/24

8:44 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 36m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/7

3:05 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$2,093

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Thu 7/24

12:40 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/7

3:25 pm-11:35 am

3 stops63h 10m

$2,236

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Thu 7/24

4:49 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops27h 51m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/7

10:25 am-6:36 pm

3 stops27h 11m

$2,444

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Deals found on 7/1

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

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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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Queenstown, such as Air New Zealand and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Queenstown round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,093, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as $2,236.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,258Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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