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Cheap flights from California to Queenstown from $472

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Queenstown departing on 11/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 7:40 pm
LAX
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ZQN
24h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:05 pm
ZQN
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LAX
25h 05m
2 stops
$905Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Qantas Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 9:05 pm
LAX
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ZQN
25h 30m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 am - 6:00 am
ZQN
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LAX
20h 00m
1 stop
$939Qantas Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Dec 5
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 3:35 pm
LAX
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ZQN
20h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 am - 7:00 am
ZQN
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LAX
18h 20m
1 stop
$953Qantas Airways
Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Dec 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 4:05 pm
LAX
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ZQN
21h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
ZQN
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LAX
26h 30m
1 stop
$958Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 9:15 pm
LAX
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ZQN
26h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:05 pm
ZQN
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LAX
25h 05m
2 stops
$965Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 pm - 3:20 pm
LAX
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ZQN
22h 10m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 am - 1:20 pm
ZQN
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LAX
21h 55m
2 stops
$984Air New Zealand
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 17
Air New Zealand Logo
7:10 pm - 10:50 am
LAX
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ZQN
18h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
4:05 pm - 10:05 am
ZQN
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LAX
39h 00m
2 stops
$990Air New Zealand
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:05 pm
ONT
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ZQN
35h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 5:47 pm
ZQN
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ONT
23h 42m
2 stops
$1,355United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:40 pm
ONT
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ZQN
33h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 8:06 pm
ZQN
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ONT
28h 51m
2 stops
$1,364United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 19
Air Canada Logo
1:15 pm - 5:30 pm
SNA
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ZQN
32h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 12:18 pm
ZQN
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SNA
38h 43m
2 stops
$2,642Air Canada
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6

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Air New Zealand flights from California to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Aug 3
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
22h 10m
2 stops
ZQN3:20 pmQueenstown Intl
Aug 17
ZQN10:25 amQueenstown Intl
21h 55m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
$984
Air New Zealand
Nov 9
LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles
18h 40m
2 stops
ZQN10:50 amQueenstown Intl
Nov 15
ZQN4:05 pmQueenstown Intl
39h 00m
2 stops
LAX10:05 amLos Angeles
$990
Air New Zealand
Aug 3
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
20h 20m
1 stop
ZQN1:30 pmQueenstown Intl
Aug 17
ZQN10:25 amQueenstown Intl
21h 55m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles
$991

Qantas Airways flights from California to Queenstown

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Nov 23
LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles
25h 30m
1 stop
ZQN9:05 pmQueenstown Intl
Dec 5
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
$939
Qantas Airways
Nov 23
LAX9:45 pmLos Angeles
20h 50m
1 stop
ZQN3:35 pmQueenstown Intl
Dec 5
ZQN9:40 amQueenstown Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
LAX7:00 amLos Angeles
$953
Qantas Airways
Nov 21
LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles
27h 40m
1 stop
ZQN9:05 pmQueenstown Intl
Nov 28
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
$1,018

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/13

7:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$905

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 11/23

10:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/5

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$939
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 11/23

9:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/5

9:40 am-7:00 am

1 stop18h 20m

$953

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

11:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/15

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$958

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

11:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/12

7:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$965

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 8/3

10:10 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/17

10:25 am-1:20 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$984

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

7:10 pm-10:50 am

2 stops18h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/15

4:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

$990

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/9

3:05 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$1,355

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/19

12:15 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,364

Santa AnaQueenstown

SNA - ZQN

SNAZQN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/26

1:15 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/6

5:35 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops38h 43m

$2,642

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from California is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $526, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Queenstown in November, then you should wait until December to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $549.

Can stopping save me money on California to Queenstown flights?

You could potentially save up to 64% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Queenstown flight.

Cheap California to Queenstown flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

16h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Queenstown takes 16h 45m
There are no direct flights from California to Queenstown. There are no popular flight routes from California to Queenstown.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Queenstown

  • 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.

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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 $526Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,050 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $705Free CancellationRating
8.0
646 reviews
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