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Cheap flights from California to Queenstown from $433

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 9:15 pm
LAX
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ZQN
25h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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LAX
23h 00m
2 stops
$828Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Qantas Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 2:20 pm
LAX
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ZQN
21h 30m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 2:30 pm
ZQN
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LAX
18h 05m
1 stop
$887Qantas Airways
Sun, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 2:30 pm
LAX
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ZQN
20h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 4:30 pm
ZQN
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LAX
48h 40m
2 stops
$907Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 16
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 9:50 am
SAN
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ZQN
25h 45m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 5:29 pm
ZQN
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SAN
23h 24m
2 stops
$1,187United Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
Air New Zealand Logo
5:59 pm - 2:15 pm
SNA
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ZQN
25h 16m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 8:19 pm
ZQN
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SNA
25h 14m
2 stops
$1,275Air New Zealand
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Oct 7
Air New Zealand Logo
6:15 am - 2:20 pm
SAN
-
ZQN
36h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:15 pm - 8:12 pm
ZQN
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SAN
25h 57m
2 stops
$1,353Air New Zealand
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29
United Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 9:50 am
ONT
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ZQN
42h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 10:57 pm
ZQN
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ONT
32h 22m
2 stops
$1,382United Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 12:45 pm
SJC
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ZQN
26h 37m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:21 pm
ZQN
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SJC
34h 21m
2 stops
$2,133American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 29
American Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 12:45 pm
SJC
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ZQN
27h 53m
3 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:21 pm
ZQN
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SJC
34h 21m
2 stops
$2,473American Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 29
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 1:30 pm
SAN
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ZQN
23h 25m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 12:00 pm
ZQN
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SAN
38h 25m
3 stops
$2,912Air Canada
Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 29

Qantas Airways flights from California to Queenstown

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Apr 12
LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles
21h 30m
1 stop
ZQN2:20 pmQueenstown Intl
Apr 18
ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles
$887
Qantas Airways
Feb 22
LAX9:25 pmLos Angeles
26h 40m
1 stop
ZQN9:05 pmQueenstown Intl
Mar 21
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
26h 30m
1 stop
LAX1:30 pmLos Angeles
$909
Qantas Airways
Apr 3
LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles
20h 00m
1 stop
ZQN3:30 pmQueenstown Intl
Apr 16
ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles
$910

Air New Zealand flights from California to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Feb 22
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles
19h 10m
2 stops
ZQN12:20 pmQueenstown Intl
Mar 21
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
20h 15m
2 stops
LAX11:40 amLos Angeles
$941
Air New Zealand
Feb 28
LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles
18h 35m
2 stops
ZQN10:40 amQueenstown Intl
Mar 3
ZQN8:25 pmQueenstown Intl
35h 50m
1 stop
LAX11:15 amLos Angeles
$942
Air New Zealand
Feb 22
LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles
21h 25m
1 stop
ZQN1:30 pmQueenstown Intl
Mar 21
ZQN1:05 pmQueenstown Intl
18h 35m
2 stops
LAX11:40 amLos Angeles
$948

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
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Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/25

11:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/1

9:55 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$828

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

9:50 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/18

3:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$887

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

10:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/16

10:50 am-4:30 pm

2 stops48h 40m

$907

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Sat 2/28

11:05 am-9:50 am

2 stops25h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/4

3:05 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$1,187

Santa AnaQueenstown

SNA - ZQN

SNAZQN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/17

5:59 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops25h 16m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/7

3:05 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,275

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Sun 3/22

6:15 am-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/29

2:15 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$1,353

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Fri 3/6

6:37 pm-9:50 am

2 stops42h 13m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/13

10:35 am-10:57 pm

2 stops32h 22m

$1,382

San JoseQueenstown

SJC - ZQN

SJCZQN

San Jose

Fri 3/20

2:08 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/29

7:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$2,133

San JoseQueenstown

SJC - ZQN

SJCZQN

San Jose

Fri 3/20

12:52 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops27h 53m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/29

7:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops34h 21m

$2,473

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Sun 3/22

6:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/29

5:35 pm-12:00 pm

3 stops38h 25m

$2,912

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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 January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,169.

Can stopping save me money on California to Queenstown flights?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Queenstown flight.

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Fastest flight time

17h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Queenstown takes 17h 00m
There are no direct flights from California to Queenstown. There are no popular flight routes from California to Queenstown.
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  • 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
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $529Free CancellationRating
7.5
988 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $875Free CancellationRating
8.0
582 reviews
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