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$419+ Cheap flights from Queenstown (ZQN) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$821
(Flighttix)

One-way from

$419
(Qantas Airways)
From Queenstown Intl to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/273:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 3/48:15 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$821
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/610:55 amZQN - SFO
3 stops29h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/134:49 pmSFO - ZQN
3 stops46h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,450
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/67:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop36h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/1310:05 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,535
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/612:10 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops38h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1212:43 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$2,345

Find flights from Queenstown to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to San Francisco 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

7:05 am-9:14 pm

2 stops33h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

5:58 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$1,320

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

10:55 am-9:21 pm

3 stops29h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

4:49 pm-9:50 am

3 stops46h 01m

$1,450

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

7:25 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop36h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

10:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

$1,535

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

12:10 pm-8:05 am

2 stops38h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

12:43 am-9:50 am

2 stops38h 07m

$2,345

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/8

3:25 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$419

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

10:50 am-1:50 pm

2 stops46h 00m

$436

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/9

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$521

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown to San Francisco

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Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
815 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to San Francisco. 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 Queenstown to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $821, Qantas Airways will fly you from Queenstown to San Francisco and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,535 and $2,345, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Queenstown to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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