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$586+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$866
(oojo)

One-way from

$687
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,709
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Cheapest flights from USA to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:20 amHNL - ZQN
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/274:05 pmZQN - HNL
2 stops14h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$766
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/110:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/208:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$866
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:20 amHNL - ZQN
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/202:25 pmZQN - HNL
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$899
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:55 pmIAH - ZQN
1 stop18h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/93:05 pmZQN - IAH
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$1,034
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare 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 8/132:15 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,049
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/710:45 pmDFW - ZQN
1 stop40h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amZQN - DFW
2 stops31h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,054
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Fri 8/88:20 amHNL - ZQN
1 stop28h 50mJetstar
Tue 8/198:50 pmZQN - HNL
1 stop31h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/29$1,069
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:35 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 10/141:00 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,085
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 7/2411:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/164:50 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,105
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Sat 10/255:15 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/42:15 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,156
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1012:00 pmSEA - ZQN
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/172:15 pmZQN - SEA
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,158
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Mon 8/256:05 pmIAH - ZQN
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/103:05 pmZQN - IAH
2 stops41h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,169

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Queenstown that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 8/22

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/7

5:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop13h 05m

$771

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

10:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/20

8:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$866

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 6/13

8:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/20

2:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 00m

$899

HoustonQueenstown

IAH - ZQN

IAHZQN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/28

9:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop18h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/9

3:05 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,034

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

10:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,049

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 8/8

8:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/19

8:50 pm-5:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,069

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

9:35 pm-10:10 am

2 stops40h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/14

1:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,085

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/16

4:50 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,105

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

5:15 pm-9:50 am

2 stops20h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/4

2:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop17h 50m

$1,156

SeattleQueenstown

SEA - ZQN

SEAZQN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/10

12:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 6/17

2:15 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,158

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 April 30, 2025.

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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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Emirates from USA to Queenstown. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from United States?

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United States to Queenstown.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $687 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $956 and Qantas Airways from $1,140 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Queenstown?

    The most popular route from USA to Queenstown is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Queenstown Intl. You may also consider Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl or Honolulu - Queenstown Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Queenstown that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Queenstown flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Queenstown?

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Top 5 airlines flying from USA to Queenstown

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,078Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,099Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,421Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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