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$599+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,049
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$599
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,319
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops17h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/1312:45 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,049
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:15 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,156
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/277:13 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 27mAir Canada
Sat 11/15:30 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops38h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,271
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:49 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 41mQantas Airways
Sat 6/144:50 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops43h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:43 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/13:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,417

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Queenstown that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

10:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

12:45 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$1,049

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

5:15 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/2

8:25 pm-8:05 am

1 stop31h 40m

$1,156

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

7:13 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/1

5:30 pm-11:39 am

2 stops38h 09m

$1,271

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

5:49 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/14

4:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,305

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

12:43 am-9:50 am

2 stops38h 07m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/1

3:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop35h 50m

$1,417

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:30 am-1:30 pm

2 stops55h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/25

3:40 pm-9:40 am

2 stops37h 00m

$2,588

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

3:48 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops34h 27m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

7:05 am-11:39 pm

3 stops35h 34m

$2,921

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-3:40 pm

3 stops62h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/14

4:30 pm-7:26 pm

3 stops45h 56m

$5,095

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

6:53 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops26h 17m

$599

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

10:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$841

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/30

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Queenstown

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Queenstown in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Queenstown

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Queenstown, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 2.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Queenstown. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,049), Air Canada ($1,271), and Qantas Airways ($1,305) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,093Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,094Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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