How long does it take to fly to Queenstown?

Flight times from California to Queenstown vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Queenstown (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 30m on average. Another popular route from California to Queenstown is flying from Santa Ana to Queenstown, which will take roughly 21h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

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

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There are 2 operators available for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport as of August 2026.

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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11:55 pm - 9:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 20m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

7:00 am - 1:05 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

$948Multiple Airlines

dim., sept. 13 - mar., sept. 29

8:00 pm - 3:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

22h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

10:25 am - 11:25 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$990Air New Zealand

dim., nov. 1 - mer., nov. 18

8:00 pm - 10:50 amLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

17h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

4:05 pm - 10:05 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

39h 00m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

$996Air New Zealand

lun., nov. 9 - dim., nov. 15

7:10 pm - 9:40 amLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

17h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Christchurch

12:15 pm - 11:25 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

$997Air New Zealand

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8:25 pm - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

27h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 6:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,003American Airlines

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10:35 pm - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

25h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 6:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,003American Airlines

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10:30 pm - 2:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

3:25 pm - 2:30 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

19h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,005Qantas Airways

sam., oct. 17 - sam., oct. 24

10:45 pm - 3:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 50m1 stop Brisbane

7:00 am - 6:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,005Qantas Airways

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9:25 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

21h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 6:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,005Qantas Airways

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9:25 pm - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

27h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,028American Airlines

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11:30 pm - 9:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 2:30 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,596Qantas Airways

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11:30 pm - 9:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 2:30 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,685Qantas Airways

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11:30 pm - 9:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 2:30 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,687Qantas Airways

dim., août 16 - lun., août 31

11:30 pm - 9:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 2:30 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,688Qantas Airways

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10:10 pm - 3:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

22h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Christchurch

9:00 am - 1:20 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$1,771Air New Zealand

dim., août 16 - lun., août 31

10:10 pm - 3:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

22h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Christchurch

9:00 am - 1:20 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$1,774Air New Zealand

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10:10 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

19h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

9:00 am - 1:20 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

23h 20m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$1,777Air New Zealand

dim., août 16 - lun., août 31

4:20 pm - 12:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

49h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide Auckland Intl

2:35 pm - 2:00 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

42h 25m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

$3,092Multiple Airlines

dim., août 16 - lun., août 31

4:20 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

53h 30m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide Auckland Intl

2:25 pm - 2:00 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

42h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

$3,222Multiple Airlines

dim., août 16 - lun., août 31

4:20 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

53h 30m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide Auckland Intl

2:25 pm - 2:00 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles

42h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Doha Hamad Intl

$3,236Multiple Airlines

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Jan 25

ONT4:03 pmOntario

25h 02m

2 stops

ZQN2:05 pmQueenstown Intl

Feb 16

ZQN10:25 amQueenstown Intl

22h 55m

2 stops

ONT12:20 pmOntario

$1,414

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Jan 24

ONT4:03 pmOntario

24h 57m

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ZQN2:00 pmQueenstown Intl

Feb 15

ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl

27h 16m

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ONT9:21 pmOntario

$1,416

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Jan 24

ONT1:33 pmOntario

27h 27m

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ZQN2:00 pmQueenstown Intl

Feb 14

ZQN9:00 amQueenstown Intl

21h 57m

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ONT9:57 amOntario

$1,418

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Aug 17

LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles

20h 00m

1 stop

ZQN2:30 pmQueenstown Intl

Aug 21

ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl

18h 05m

1 stop

LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,006

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Jan 29

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN2:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Mar 10

ZQN1:30 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 35m

2 stops

LAX6:05 pmLos Angeles

$1,021

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Jan 28

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN2:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Mar 13

ZQN1:20 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

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LAXZQN

Los Angeles

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8:00 pm-3:20 pm

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Queenstown Intl

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10:25 am-11:25 am

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LAX Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

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8:00 pm-10:50 am

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1 stop20h 10m

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LAXZQN

Los Angeles

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8:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 3/13

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$1,003

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

jeu. 1/28

10:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 3/13

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$1,003

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

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10:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

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3:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,005

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LAX Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

sam. 10/31

10:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 11/14

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$1,005

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

ven. 10/30

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 11/14

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$1,005

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

ven. 10/30

9:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Queenstown Intl

sam. 11/21

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$1,028

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from California is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $935, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Queenstown in May, then you should wait until June to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $963.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport?
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There are 2 operators available for flights from California to Queenstown Intl Airport as of August 2026.
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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