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$445+ Cheap flights from California to Queenstown (ZQN)

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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/68:00 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/161:05 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/21$1,400
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/610:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:20 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,474
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/57:50 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/1612:10 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/21$1,687
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:00 amRNO - ZQN
3 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/104:25 pmZQN - RNO
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,719
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/258:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 12/314:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/21$2,155
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Tue 12/316:40 amRNO - ZQN
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/102:15 pmZQN - RNO
2 stops21h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/21$2,201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/253:30 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 12/304:25 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops25h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$2,407
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 11/236:00 amSFO - ZQN
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/11:55 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$2,604
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 11/232:21 pmSJC - ZQN
2 stops28h 54mQantas Airways
Sun 12/112:45 pmZQN - SJC
2 stops45h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$3,018
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/251:37 pmSJC - ZQN
2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/307:00 amZQN - SJC
3 stops35h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$3,554
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:35 pmLAX - ZQN
3 stops48h 10mEmirates
Tue 12/314:25 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops41h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/21$4,158
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/1810:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop38h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/303:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop37h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$4,311

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

9:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

$946

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/10

10:45 am-6:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

$969

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

7:11 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/5

10:35 am-8:14 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,115

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

11:35 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,252

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

10:49 am-1:30 pm

2 stops30h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/7

4:30 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops38h 41m

$1,283

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

10:40 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 4/29

1:05 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$1,296

RenoQueenstown

RNO - ZQN

RNOZQN

Reno

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/29

4:05 pm-11:48 pm

3 stops51h 43m

$1,335

Santa AnaQueenstown

SNA - ZQN

SNAZQN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/27

6:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

7:25 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops41h 50m

$1,354

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

9:45 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/24

5:20 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,395

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

10:40 pm-11:25 am

1 stop17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/30

3:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop34h 55m

$1,441

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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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United 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
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,489 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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 Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $720. American Airlines flights start at $795 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $986 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 San Jose - 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$966Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,058Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,225Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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