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$718+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Queenstown (ZQN)

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SFO — ZQN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,209
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$718
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,455
From San Francisco to Queenstown Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:30 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Thu 11/205:30 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops38h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/2710:55 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/33:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,227
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:05 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/133:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 11/1111:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops37h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2012:10 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,520
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/188:15 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 12/23:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,697
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:25 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops26h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/110:45 amZQN - SFO
2 stops26h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,034

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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 June 12, 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

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Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

1:30 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/20

5:30 pm-10:39 am

2 stops38h 09m

$1,209

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 7/27

10:55 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/3

3:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$1,227

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

10:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

3:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$1,368

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

11:05 pm-9:50 am

2 stops37h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/20

12:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop19h 55m

$1,520

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

8:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/2

3:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,697

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

$3,056

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

2:45 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops50h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/21

3:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$3,136

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

12:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/20

7:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops47h 10m

$16,198

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

9:59 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops45h 31m

$718

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 8/1

10:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

$987

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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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($1,209), Air New Zealand ($1,368), and United Airlines ($1,520) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Queenstown. Users have found that Air Canada is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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