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Cheap flights from California to Queenstown from $493

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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
$815Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Thu, Aug 6
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11:55 pm - 7:40 pm
LAX
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ZQN
23h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 1:05 pm
ZQN
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LAX
24h 05m
3 stops
$864Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6
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11:55 pm - 7:40 pm
LAX
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ZQN
23h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:05 pm
ZQN
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LAX
26h 05m
2 stops
$867Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 6
Qantas Airways Logo
11:30 pm - 2:30 pm
LAX
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ZQN
20h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 2:30 pm
ZQN
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LAX
18h 05m
1 stop
$900Qantas Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 2:30 pm
LAX
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ZQN
20h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 2:30 pm
ZQN
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LAX
19h 05m
1 stop
$912Qantas Airways
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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ZQN
20h 55m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
9:05 am - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,222Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 9:50 am
SFO
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ZQN
16h 45m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
9:05 am - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,229Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 9:15 pm
SFO
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ZQN
32h 41m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
ZQN
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SFO
46h 00m
2 stops
$1,378Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21
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4:03 pm - 1:30 pm
ONT
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ZQN
24h 27m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 9:57 am
ZQN
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ONT
39h 52m
2 stops
$1,655United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:39 pm - 2:15 pm
ONT
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ZQN
24h 36m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 6:11 pm
ZQN
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ONT
22h 06m
2 stops
$1,981United Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Wed, Sep 9

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Queenstown

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Sep 9
SFO5:34 pmSan Francisco
32h 41m
2 stops
ZQN9:15 pmQueenstown Intl
Sep 21
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
46h 00m
2 stops
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
$1,378
Alaska Airlines
Sep 9
SFO5:34 pmSan Francisco
32h 41m
2 stops
ZQN9:15 pmQueenstown Intl
Sep 21
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
45h 07m
3 stops
SFO9:07 amSan Francisco
$1,542
Alaska Airlines
Sep 9
SFO12:22 pmSan Francisco
37h 53m
2 stops
ZQN9:15 pmQueenstown Intl
Sep 21
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
45h 07m
3 stops
SFO9:07 amSan Francisco
$1,569

United Airlines flights from California to Queenstown

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
United Airlines
May 11
BUR3:30 pmBurbank Bob Hope
27h 45m
2 stops
ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl
May 15
ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl
41h 31m
2 stops
BUR1:56 pmBurbank Bob Hope
$1,320
United Airlines
Nov 1
ONT4:03 pmOntario
24h 27m
2 stops
ZQN1:30 pmQueenstown Intl
Nov 11
ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl
39h 52m
2 stops
ONT9:57 amOntario
$1,655
United Airlines
May 7
SAN7:40 pmSan Diego
20h 45m
2 stops
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
May 11
ZQN10:35 amQueenstown Intl
32h 24m
2 stops
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
$1,835

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Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/6

7:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$815

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/6

9:00 am-1:05 pm

3 stops24h 05m

$864

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/6

7:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$867
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 6/2

11:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 6/9

3:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$900

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

10:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/24

3:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$912

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

10:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/26

9:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,222

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

10:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/26

9:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,229

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

5:34 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops32h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/21

7:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops46h 00m

$1,378

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Sun 11/1

4:03 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops24h 27m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/11

3:05 pm-9:57 am

2 stops39h 52m

$1,655

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Sun 8/9

6:39 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 36m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/9

3:05 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$1,981

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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 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Queenstown flight.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Queenstown

Fastest flight time

18h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Queenstown takes 18h 20m
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.

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

  • 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
1,033 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $784Free CancellationRating
8.0
640 reviews
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