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$1,123+ Cheap flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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$1,123
(Vliegwinkel)
From Queenstown Intl to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to San Francisco
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This Vliegwinkel 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/263:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/210:55 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,123
This Aunt Betty 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop15h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/211:05 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop19h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,286
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops35h 28mAir Canada
Sat 8/27:40 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops26h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,301
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/264:50 pmZQN - SFO
3 stops37h 06mQantas Airways
Sat 8/24:25 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,395
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.
Sat 7/263:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops60h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/211:20 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops39h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,410

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Queenstown

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

3:05 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

10:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,123

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

10:35 am-7:00 am

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

11:05 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,286

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

6:05 pm-10:33 am

2 stops35h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

7:40 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,301

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

4:50 pm-10:56 am

3 stops37h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

4:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,395

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/26

3:05 pm-8:10 am

2 stops60h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

11:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops39h 30m

$1,410

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Deals found on 6/11

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Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to San Francisco. 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 Queenstown to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,286, Air New Zealand will fly you from Queenstown to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,301 and $1,395, respectively.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Queenstown to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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