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$638+ 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:35 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/118:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$1,233
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2210:35 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/124:45 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$1,410
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/125:26 pmSFO - ZQN
3 stops46h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/198:25 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,456
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop25h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/124:45 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$1,471
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/218:15 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 11/303:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/28$1,579
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/218:15 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 11/283:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/283:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,600
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/77:00 amZQN - SFO
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,611
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:25 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/73:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,637

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$956
(oojo)

One-way from

$638
(oojo)

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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

2:35 pm-6:15 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,078

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

4:20 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops26h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/9

3:05 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$1,247

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

12:43 am-9:50 am

2 stops36h 07m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/16

12:10 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$1,410

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

4:20 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops26h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

3:05 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$1,679

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

10:59 pm-9:50 am

2 stops37h 51m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/28

3:05 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$1,938

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 12/25

10:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/9

12:10 pm-8:53 am

2 stops41h 43m

$1,947

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 12/23

7:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/6

3:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,977

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 12/22

6:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/1

7:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,979

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

12:43 am-1:30 pm

2 stops39h 47m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/30

12:10 pm-8:25 am

2 stops41h 15m

$2,035

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 12/22

8:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops40h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/6

3:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop38h 10m

$2,091

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Queenstown in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 75% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and United Airlines 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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 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 17h. The distance from San Francisco to Queenstown is about 7132 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,095), and United Airlines ($1,284) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 27% 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Queenstown

Discover the top 2 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,095Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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