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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Queenstown (ZQN) from $1,086

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — ZQN
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 June 6, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,668

Round-trip from

$1,065
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From San Francisco to Queenstown Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Queenstown?

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Francisco to Queenstown. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Queenstown?

August can be a great time to fly to Queenstown from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $1,602. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $1,255. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

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.

Cheap San Francisco to Queenstown flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Queenstown specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Queenstown in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/2511:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/89:25 amZQN - SFO
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,414
Thu 7/2511:00 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/812:10 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,518
Thu 7/2511:00 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/89:25 amZQN - SFO
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,556
Sat 6/2911:00 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop25h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/101:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop36h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,579
Sat 6/2911:00 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/105:20 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop32h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,674
Sat 6/87:50 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops58h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1410:45 amZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,700
Thu 7/115:59 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops54h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/258:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,732
Thu 7/1111:00 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/2510:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,758
Sat 7/131:15 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/243:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,808

San Francisco to Queenstown 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Queenstown in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Queenstown in June and July 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 10/2211:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/239:40 amZQN - SFO
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,086
Tue 10/2211:10 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop19h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/237:20 amZQN - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,381
Thu 7/2511:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/89:25 amZQN - SFO
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,414
Mon 10/219:00 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/229:20 amZQN - SFO
1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$1,417
Thu 8/1511:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/258:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,436
Wed 8/211:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/285:20 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,438
Thu 8/1511:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/251:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,454
Tue 10/2212:46 pmSFO - ZQN
3 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/234:35 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,457
Tue 8/2012:55 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/284:50 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,461

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,086 - $2,734

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

2 stops38h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/23

2 stops23h 40m

$1,086

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

1 stop19h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/23

2 stops20h 45m

$1,381

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 7/25

2 stops42h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/8

2 stops23h 00m

$1,414

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 10/21

1 stop19h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/22

1 stop18h 45m

$1,417

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 10/21

2 stops24h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/24

1 stop21h 35m

$1,547

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 10/21

2 stops23h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/22

2 stops38h 10m

$1,681

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 10/19

1 stop17h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/22

1 stop15h 55m

$1,755

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 7/24

2 stops42h 31m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/8

2 stops36h 20m

$2,366

San FranciscoQueenstown Intl

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

3 stops49h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/28

3 stops60h 20m

$2,734

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Queenstown?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Queenstown flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queenstown from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ZQN

Temperature

37.4 - 59 °F

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 June 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Queenstown. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Queenstown for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Queenstown for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,086, but on average you can expect to pay $1,459.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Queenstown round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,381), Qantas Airways ($1,547), and Air Canada ($1,681) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Queenstown. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 13% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SFO to ZQN mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to ZQN flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Queenstown that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Queenstown flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Queenstown with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Queenstown flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Queenstown that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Queenstown offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Queenstown flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Queenstown flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Queenstown flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown (average of $1,065). Flying from San Francisco to Queenstown in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,902). 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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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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,118Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,163Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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