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$470+ Cheap flights from California to Queenstown (ZQN)

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LAX — ZQN
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Queenstown

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,010
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$549
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,236
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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 April 1, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/1510:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2210:35 amZQN - LAX
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,010
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2911:50 amSAN - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Sun 12/710:35 amZQN - SAN
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,044
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/1510:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/228:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$1,059
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:45 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/313:25 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/155:45 amOAK - ZQN
3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/224:50 pmZQN - OAK
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,321
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/610:05 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/132:15 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$1,362
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/156:45 amSNA - ZQN
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2210:50 amZQN - SNA
3 stops46h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,393
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 6/237:27 pmSAN - ZQN
2 stops23h 53mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/303:05 pmZQN - SAN
2 stops23h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$1,408
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 7/111:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 7/207:05 amZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,491
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 8/66:10 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops32h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 8/1310:55 amZQN - SFO
3 stops41h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,498
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Tue 12/3010:35 amZQN - SFO
2 stops22h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$1,507
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/310:35 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/93:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,523

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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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Queenstown that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

10:10 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/22

10:35 am-10:50 am

2 stops19h 15m

$1,010

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

10:10 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/22

8:25 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$1,059

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops46h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/31

3:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,271

OaklandQueenstown

OAK - ZQN

OAKZQN

Oakland

Thu 5/15

5:45 am-11:25 am

3 stops34h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/22

4:50 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops24h 35m

$1,321

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

10:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,362

Santa AnaQueenstown

SNA - ZQN

SNAZQN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/15

6:45 am-11:25 am

3 stops33h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/22

10:50 am-2:21 pm

3 stops46h 31m

$1,393

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Mon 6/23

7:27 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 53m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/30

3:05 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,408

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

11:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/20

7:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$1,491

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

6:10 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

10:55 am-8:57 am

3 stops41h 02m

$1,498

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

10:35 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

3:25 pm-6:05 am

1 stop33h 40m

$1,523

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

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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 April 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, 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
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
813 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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 $549. United Airlines flights start at $1,104 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,466 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Queenstown are Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl, San Francisco - 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$963Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,094Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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