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$542+ Cheap flights from California to Queenstown (ZQN)

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LAX — ZQN
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Cheap flight deals from California to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$888
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$615
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Queenstown Intl
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Cheapest flights from California to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/77:00 amZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,834
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2510:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/317:00 amZQN - SFO
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,892
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/317:05 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/98:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/16$1,983
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/317:20 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/912:10 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops19h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,137
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:30 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop24h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/64:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops40h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$2,357
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:20 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 1/41:55 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops37h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$2,499
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/253:30 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 12/314:50 pmZQN - SFO
3 stops43h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,716
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:41 pmSNA - ZQN
2 stops35h 24mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/77:00 amZQN - SNA
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,750
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/185:56 pmSNA - ZQN
2 stops23h 24mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/2110:35 amZQN - SNA
2 stops32h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/17$3,577
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/256:50 pmSJC - ZQN
2 stops47h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 12/314:25 pmZQN - SJC
2 stops38h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$3,760
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/283:35 pmLAX - ZQN
3 stops50h 40mEmirates
Sat 1/41:55 pmZQN - LAX
3 stops67h 50mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$4,656
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1710:05 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 1/154:15 pmZQN - LAX
3 stops40h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/17$4,794

Find flights from California to Queenstown within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 December 18, 2024.

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Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/23

4:30 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/30

10:45 am-6:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

$888

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/23

10:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/30

9:20 am-11:50 am

2 stops23h 30m

$958

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

8:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/16

1:35 pm-11:15 am

2 stops18h 40m

$977

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 3/8

10:40 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/24

3:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$992

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

6:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/19

7:00 am-1:56 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$997

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

7:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/16

10:25 am-12:05 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,315

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

7:14 am-9:50 am

2 stops29h 36m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/18

8:15 am-7:05 am

2 stops43h 50m

$1,443

San JoseQueenstown

SJC - ZQN

SJCZQN

San Jose

Fri 1/31

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops32h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/7

7:00 am-10:17 pm

2 stops36h 17m

$1,550

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Thu 2/13

10:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops55h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/23

7:25 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops45h 28m

$1,678

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Thu 2/13

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops47h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/28

3:05 pm-12:14 am

2 stops30h 09m

$1,721

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Travel insights for flights from California to Queenstown

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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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and Alaska Airlines from California to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Queenstown 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 $897. United Airlines flights start at $978 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,195 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Queenstown are San Francisco - Queenstown Intl, Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl and Ontario - Queenstown Intl.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Queenstown.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,225Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,274Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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