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$618+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
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 December 2, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$1,264
(oojo)

One-way from

$618
(FlightHub)
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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 December 2, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/2910:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/283:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/110:45 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops39h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/912:10 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,767
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/17:50 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/98:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop31h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$1,779
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/318:15 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 1/283:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/1$2,250
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/224:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Tue 1/2810:35 amZQN - SFO
2 stops22h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 12/1$3,328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/214:25 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/210:45 amZQN - SFO
2 stops21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$4,037

Find flights from San Francisco to Queenstown within your budget

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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.

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San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

6:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-1:56 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,023

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

10:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/21

8:25 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$1,043

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

10:45 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/27

9:20 am-1:50 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$1,240

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

11:45 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/31

10:35 am-11:00 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,252

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

4:08 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/11

10:45 am-3:28 pm

2 stops25h 43m

$1,627

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

9:45 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$618

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

7:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

$1,062

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

12:30 am-9:50 am

2 stops36h 20m

$1,205

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

8:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,379

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 12/20

3:40 pm-11:20 am

3 stops46h 40m

$5,388

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Travel insights for flights 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 December 2, 2024.

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 December 2, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
523 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
810 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

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 ($1,264), Air Canada ($1,376), and United Airlines ($1,389) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Queenstown one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Queenstown are Air New Zealand ($1,062), United Airlines ($1,205), and Qantas Airways ($1,379).

  • 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,111Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,225Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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