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$452+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,059
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$452
(oojo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,825
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Cheapest flights from USA to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/1010:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/174:10 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops40h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/27$1,059
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 12/113:25 pmPDX - ZQN
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Fri 12/2610:35 amZQN - PDX
2 stops19h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,094
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/109:50 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops41h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 5/1710:50 amZQN - LAX
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2411:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:00 amZQN - LAX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,150
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 12/1311:55 pmHNL - ZQN
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/279:40 amZQN - HNL
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,158
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/2711:10 pmDFW - ZQN
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/44:50 pmZQN - DFW
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,177
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 3/287:05 pmPDX - ZQN
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/43:25 pmZQN - PDX
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,222
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 8/2210:15 amHNL - ZQN
1 stop24h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/75:20 pmZQN - HNL
1 stop13h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/28$1,250
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 10/3111:25 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1312:50 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,289
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/133:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/28$1,362
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 11/249:00 pmSEA - ZQN
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/63:05 pmZQN - SEA
2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,367
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 12/138:15 amHNL - ZQN
1 stop36h 25mJetstar
Sat 12/278:40 pmZQN - HNL
1 stop32h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/28$1,429

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Queenstown that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

10:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/17

4:10 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops40h 10m

$1,059

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

9:50 pm-10:10 am

2 stops41h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/17

10:50 am-4:40 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,139

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/31

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,150

DallasQueenstown

DFW - ZQN

DFWZQN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 5/27

11:10 pm-10:10 am

2 stops42h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/4

4:50 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$1,177

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 8/22

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/7

5:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop13h 05m

$1,250

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

2:18 pm-9:50 am

2 stops24h 32m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/18

3:25 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,338

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

10:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

3:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$1,362

ChicagoQueenstown

ORD - ZQN

ORDZQN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

6:30 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops50h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/18

8:40 pm-2:43 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$1,450

SeattleQueenstown

SEA - ZQN

SEAZQN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 5/13

6:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/26

2:25 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops50h 48m

$1,490

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Mon 8/25

1:45 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/10

3:05 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$1,502

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US 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 March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Emirates from USA 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
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 United States?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Queenstown one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $452 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $1,076 and Qantas Airways from $1,098 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from USA to Queenstown is Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Queenstown Intl or Honolulu - Queenstown Intl.

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

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

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

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Top 4 airlines flying from USA to Queenstown

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$962Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,078Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,421Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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