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$624+ 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
dic. 5 — dic. 121
vie. 12/5
vie. 12/12
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 noviembre 5, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
jue. 12/410:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
jue. 12/1110:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/3$970
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
jue. 12/410:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
mié. 12/108:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop31h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/3$995
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
dom. 12/77:50 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand
mié. 12/174:50 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops39h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$1,003
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
jue. 12/410:45 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/1110:35 amZQN - SFO
2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,228
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
sáb. 12/278:00 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops39h 35mAir New Zealand
mar. 1/136:20 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/3$1,282
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/710:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/177:35 pmZQN - SFO
3 stops44h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
vie. 12/2610:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
jue. 1/2212:10 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
dom. 11/238:15 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop27h 50mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/47:00 amZQN - SFO
2 stops24h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,421

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 noviembre 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$956
(oojo)

One-way from

$624
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,459
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Queenstown Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 noviembre 5, 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 FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

mié. 1/28

7:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/9

8:25 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$966

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

mar. 1/20

7:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 1/27

8:50 am-11:05 am

2 stops23h 15m

$1,003

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

dom. 1/18

10:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

sáb. 1/31

6:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop37h 45m

$1,065

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

mar. 1/20

7:08 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops44h 37m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/3

10:35 am-10:34 am

2 stops20h 59m

$1,110

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

mar. 1/20

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/3

4:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

$1,140

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

jue. 1/15

7:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/10

1:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops19h 00m

$1,146

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

dom. 1/11

7:50 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

dom. 1/18

2:35 pm-11:05 am

2 stops41h 30m

$1,193

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

jue. 1/15

9:54 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops50h 21m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 2/10

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,359

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

sáb. 12/27

8:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops39h 35m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 1/19

3:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop17h 00m

$1,419

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

vie. 12/26

10:35 pm-9:50 am

2 stops38h 15m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 1/22

12:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop19h 55m

$1,419

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Deals found on 11/2

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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 November.
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 noviembre 5, 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 noviembre 5, 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
521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,002 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 22h 30m. The distance from San Francisco to Queenstown is about 7132 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,066), and United Airlines ($1,284) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 30% 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 noviembre 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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