How long does it take to fly to Queenstown?

Flight times from California to Queenstown vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Queenstown (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 50m on average. Another popular route from California to Queenstown is flying from Los Angeles to Queenstown, which will take roughly 18h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Queenstown?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown from California according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 81% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Queenstown. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Queenstown on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Queenstown Intl?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Queenstown Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Queenstown Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:45 pm - 4:50 pm

LAX

ZQN

20h 05m1 stop

10:45 am - 7:00 am

ZQN

LAX

17h 15m1 stop

$886Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

11:45 pm - 10:05 am

LAX

ZQN

37h 20m1 stop

5:30 pm - 7:00 am

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LAX

34h 30m1 stop

$897Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9

8:10 pm - 9:50 am

LAX

ZQN

16h 40m1 stop

3:05 pm - 11:15 am

ZQN

LAX

17h 10m1 stop

$937Air New Zealand

Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11

6:30 am - 3:20 pm

LAX

ZQN

35h 50m2 stops

5:30 pm - 11:48 am

ZQN

LAX

39h 18m2 stops

$965Air Canada

Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 31

7:05 pm - 10:40 am

LAX

ZQN

18h 35m2 stops

11:25 am - 11:15 am

ZQN

LAX

20h 50m2 stops

$967Air New Zealand

Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 30

10:55 pm - 2:00 pm

LAX

ZQN

42h 05m2 stops

3:05 pm - 6:00 am

ZQN

LAX

35h 55m2 stops

$972United Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 9

6:39 pm - 2:00 pm

ONT

ZQN

22h 21m2 stops

3:05 pm - 9:58 pm

ZQN

ONT

27h 53m2 stops

$1,218United Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

1:20 pm - 1:30 pm

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ZQN

28h 10m2 stops

5:30 pm - 8:34 pm

ZQN

SFO

47h 04m2 stops

$1,355Air Canada

Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19

12:14 pm - 4:50 pm

BUR

ZQN

31h 36m3 stops

10:45 am - 6:24 pm

ZQN

BUR

28h 39m3 stops

$1,526American Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

11:51 am - 4:50 pm

SJC

ZQN

31h 59m2 stops

10:45 am - 1:55 pm

ZQN

SJC

24h 10m2 stops

$1,876American Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

Qantas Airways flights from California to Queenstown

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Qantas Airways

Dec 25

LAX9:25 pmLos Angeles

26h 40m

1 stop

ZQN9:05 pmQueenstown Intl

Dec 31

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,200

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Qantas Airways

Dec 25

LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles

38h 15m

2 stops

ZQN10:05 amQueenstown Intl

Dec 31

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

LAX12:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,361

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Qantas Airways

Jan 18

SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco

27h 35m

1 stop

ZQN9:05 pmQueenstown Intl

Jan 31

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

32h 30m

2 stops

SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,502

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Air New Zealand flights from California to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand

Feb 3

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles

16h 40m

1 stop

ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl

Feb 11

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

17h 10m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$937

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Air New Zealand

Jan 19

LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles

18h 35m

2 stops

ZQN10:40 amQueenstown Intl

Jan 30

ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl

20h 50m

2 stops

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$967

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Air New Zealand

Jan 19

LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles

16h 30m

1 stop

ZQN8:35 amQueenstown Intl

Jan 30

ZQN2:35 pmQueenstown Intl

17h 40m

2 stops

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$973

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LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

11:45 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

10:45 am-7:00 am

1 stop17h 15m

$886

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

11:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop37h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/9

5:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop34h 30m

$897

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/11

3:05 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 10m

$937

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

6:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-11:48 am

2 stops39h 18m

$965

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/30

11:25 am-11:15 am

2 stops20h 50m

$967

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

10:55 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/9

3:05 pm-6:00 am

2 stops35h 55m

$972

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Sun 2/1

6:39 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

3:05 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$1,218

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

1:20 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/19

5:30 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops47h 04m

$1,355

BurbankQueenstown

BUR - ZQN

BURZQN

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 1/30

12:14 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops31h 36m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/6

10:45 am-6:24 pm

3 stops28h 39m

$1,526

San JoseQueenstown

SJC - ZQN

SJCZQN

San Jose

Fri 1/30

11:51 am-4:50 pm

2 stops31h 59m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 2/6

10:45 am-1:55 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,876

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from California is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,122, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Queenstown in April, then you should wait until May to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,160.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

The cheapest day to depart from California to Queenstown is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Queenstown on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,177. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $1,686. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Queenstown flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Queenstown in the afternoon for as low as $1,073. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Queenstown, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,331 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Queenstown?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Queenstown from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Queenstown for around $1,314 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Queenstown from California for as low as $1,001 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Queenstown flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Queenstown flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 50m
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The fastest flight from California to Queenstown takes 17h 50m

There are no direct flights from California to Queenstown. There are no popular flight routes from California to Queenstown.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Queenstown Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Queenstown Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Queenstown

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 553 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,090	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 947 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,129	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,090 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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