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Cheap flights from California to Queenstown from $421

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 8:05 am
LAX
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ZQN
38h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:50 am
ZQN
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LAX
22h 50m
2 stops
$791Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Sun, Jun 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:15 pm
SFO
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ZQN
30h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 5:03 pm
ZQN
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SFO
25h 13m
3 stops
$805Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 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
-
SFO
22h 50m
2 stops
$1,222Air New Zealand
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
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
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
Air Canada Logo
8:10 am - 2:15 pm
SAN
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ZQN
35h 05m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:35 pm - 4:15 pm
ZQN
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SAN
42h 40m
3 stops
$1,417Air Canada
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
United Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 11:25 am
ONT
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ZQN
29h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 10:59 pm
ZQN
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ONT
31h 24m
2 stops
$1,641United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
United Airlines Logo
6:39 pm - 11:25 am
SNA
-
ZQN
21h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 9:00 pm
ZQN
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SNA
29h 25m
2 stops
$1,641United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Air Canada Logo
1:15 pm - 3:40 pm
SNA
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ZQN
31h 25m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:35 pm - 12:20 pm
ZQN
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SNA
38h 45m
2 stops
$1,995Air Canada
Sun, May 31 - Thu, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
9:31 am - 2:30 pm
BUR
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ZQN
33h 59m
3 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:05 pm
ZQN
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BUR
33h 05m
2 stops
$2,439American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 2:30 pm
SJC
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ZQN
29h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:56 pm
ZQN
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SJC
33h 56m
2 stops
$2,567American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16

Air New Zealand flights from California to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
May 7
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
18h 15m
1 stop
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
May 14
ZQN1:05 pmQueenstown Intl
19h 15m
1 stop
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$1,200
Air New Zealand
May 4
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
18h 15m
1 stop
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
May 11
ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl
17h 15m
1 stop
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$1,203
Air New Zealand
May 4
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
16h 40m
1 stop
ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl
May 11
ZQN10:25 amQueenstown Intl
21h 55m
2 stops
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$1,220

United Airlines flights from California to Queenstown

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Queenstown flight tickets
United Airlines
May 7
SNA6:39 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
21h 46m
2 stops
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
May 11
ZQN10:35 amQueenstown Intl
29h 25m
2 stops
SNA9:00 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,641
United Airlines
May 8
MRY8:00 amMonterey Regional
30h 50m
2 stops
ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl
May 12
ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl
22h 06m
2 stops
MRY6:11 pmMonterey Regional
$1,647
United Airlines
May 8
BUR7:43 pmBurbank Bob Hope
23h 32m
2 stops
ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl
May 15
ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl
41h 31m
2 stops
BUR1:56 pmBurbank Bob Hope
$1,780

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/23

11:00 pm-8:05 am

2 stops38h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/28

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops22h 50m

$791

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

7:40 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops30h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/24

10:50 am-5:03 pm

3 stops25h 13m

$805

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

10:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/10

9:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,222
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

10:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/10

9:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,229

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Wed 5/6

8:10 am-2:15 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/13

4:35 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops42h 40m

$1,417

OntarioQueenstown

ONT - ZQN

ONTZQN

Ontario

Mon 5/4

10:37 am-11:25 am

2 stops29h 48m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/11

10:35 am-10:59 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$1,641

Santa AnaQueenstown

SNA - ZQN

SNAZQN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/7

6:39 pm-11:25 am

2 stops21h 46m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/11

10:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,641

Santa AnaQueenstown

SNA - ZQN

SNAZQN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/31

1:15 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/4

4:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,995

BurbankQueenstown

BUR - ZQN

BURZQN

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/9

9:31 am-2:30 pm

3 stops33h 59m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-9:05 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$2,439

San JoseQueenstown

SJC - ZQN

SJCZQN

San Jose

Sat 5/9

2:02 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 28m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-9:56 pm

2 stops33h 56m

$2,567

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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 $1,134, 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 February to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,157.

Can stopping save me money on California to Queenstown flights?

You could potentially save up to 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Queenstown flight.

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Fastest flight time

16h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Queenstown takes 16h 30m
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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $526Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,011 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $866Free CancellationRating
8.0
621 reviews
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