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$858+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZQN
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,363
(oojo)

One-way from

$858
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,200
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 20, 2024.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:00 amSFO - ZQN
3 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/77:00 amZQN - SFO
2 stops34h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,765
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/78:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop31h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/19$2,099
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/258:15 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 1/51:55 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops42h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,781
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sat 12/2810:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/710:25 amZQN - SFO
2 stops21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,842
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/274:35 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Sat 1/412:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$5,119
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sun 12/293:40 pmSFO - ZQN
3 stops46h 40mEmirates
Sun 1/51:55 pmZQN - SFO
3 stops67h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/19$5,709

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

10:45 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/31

4:50 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops41h 00m

$1,187

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

10:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

1:05 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$1,328

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

1:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/24

3:05 pm-6:50 am

2 stops36h 45m

$1,492

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

10:11 am-3:30 pm

2 stops32h 19m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/18

12:45 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops32h 14m

$2,060

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

2:34 pm-9:05 pm

3 stops34h 31m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/7

7:00 am-11:01 pm

3 stops35h 01m

$3,266

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

8:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops50h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/5

8:25 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops43h 10m

$3,535

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

4:35 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/17

5:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$7,966

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

12:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/12

7:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops45h 45m

$15,895

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 12/24

7:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops55h 20m

$858

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

10:45 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,101

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Queenstown in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Queenstown flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Queenstown flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Queenstown flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Queenstown flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Queenstown flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Queenstown

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Queenstown including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 20, 2024.

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.

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 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Qantas Airways from San Francisco to Queenstown. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,547 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
496 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
808 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,363), United Airlines ($1,492), and Qantas Airways ($2,060) 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Queenstown one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Queenstown are Air New Zealand ($1,101), United Airlines ($1,628), and Qantas Airways ($1,679).

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Queenstown

Discover the top 3 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,112Average$1,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,225Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,274Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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