How long is the flight from USA to Queenstown?

A quick flight from USA to Queenstown can take about 19h 20m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $968. Airlines will cover a distance of 7100 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 $580 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,049 and Air New Zealand from $1,058 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from USA to Queenstown?

The most popular route from USA to Queenstown is Salt Lake City - Queenstown Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Queenstown Intl or Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl.

What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to Queenstown?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from USA. Users have commonly found prices around $1,947 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,418. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Queenstown as you normally would.

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.

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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Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Queenstown?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

$499+ Cheap Flights from the United States to Queenstown

Round-trip from	$949 (Booking.com)
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,791

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$976	Average$1,626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,078	Average$1,323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,284	Average$1,493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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