Queenstown

$452+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Queenstown

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 March 10, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/910:05 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops22h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/212:35 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops17h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/6$948
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2111:00 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop25h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 5/273:05 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop34h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/8$958
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 9/311:00 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Thu 9/107:00 am
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/9$970
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 5/2410:35 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/317:00 am
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$991
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/110:05 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops17h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 7/82:35 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops17h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/10$996
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:05 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop28h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/272:15 pm
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/9$998
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:05 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops17h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/277:00 am
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/8$1,000
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1511:00 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/249:00 am
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/8$1,002
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 5/310:35 pm
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/910:50 am
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,005

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$948
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$452
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,456
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Queenstown Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Queenstown Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Queenstown Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Queenstown Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($255 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Queenstown that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

11:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/10

9:00 am-7:05 am

2 stops17h 05m

$954

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

11:25 pm-10:10 am

2 stops39h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/22

5:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,006
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

10:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/27

2:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$1,009

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

10:05 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/22

7:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop18h 50m

$1,049

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

11:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/8

3:05 pm-6:50 am

2 stops34h 45m

$1,055

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

11:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/25

4:05 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,070

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

11:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/22

10:35 am-6:50 am

2 stops39h 15m

$1,155

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

7:25 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/31

12:10 pm-3:03 pm

3 stops21h 53m

$1,329

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

10:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/27

3:05 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$1,408
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

6:29 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops26h 46m

$452

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/6

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago 90-95% 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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    Departing from San Francisco to Queenstown will take you 20h 15m. The distance from San Francisco to Queenstown is about 7132 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,049), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 34% 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Queenstown

Discover the top airline 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,049Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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