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$540+ Cheap flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SFO
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Mon 7/21
Mon 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 July 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,350
(oojo)

One-way from

$540
(oojo)
From Queenstown Intl to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 12/168:50 amZQN - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/167:50 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/15$1,350
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:25 amZQN - SFO
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:19 pmSFO - ZQN
3 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$1,740

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

Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/16

8:50 am-6:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:50 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 50m

$1,350

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/16

11:25 am-7:05 am

2 stops16h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:19 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops25h 16m

$1,740

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/14

10:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$540

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/14

2:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop17h 50m

$638

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/16

4:30 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 11m

$654

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/15

3:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop34h 55m

$1,351

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/15

12:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops44h 50m

$1,603

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Deals found on 7/15

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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 July 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Queenstown to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,290 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,290 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,290 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,290 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
877 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,290 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,863 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,290 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Queenstown to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,350, 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $638. Qantas Airways flights start at $654 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,351 one-way.

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

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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 $358). 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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