Which airlines fly to Queenstown?

There may be other airlines that fly to Queenstown from United States, but the most popular among our users are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines. These airlines should offer flights to Queenstown on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in United States.

Air New Zealand Flights to Queenstown

There are 45 Air New Zealand flights to Queenstown in a normal week. The most common departure point is Auckland Intl and the best Air New Zealand ticket price seen on momondo is $985 (last 72 hours, from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, to Queenstown). Air New Zealand has a score of 8.0 from 520 user reviews on momondo.

Qantas Airways Flights to Queenstown

Qantas Airways flight deals to Queenstown start from $1,078 - this is the best price found recently on momondo, and was a round-trip journey departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Over any normal week, Qantas Airways flight prices are typically higher, but vary depending on where you fly from - Auckland Intl is the most popular Qantas Airways departure point to Queenstown so generally has the most availability. Qantas Airways is scored a 7.5/10 in 925 reviews.

How long does it take to fly to Queenstown?

Flight times from United States to Queenstown vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Queenstown Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 35m on average. Another popular route from United States to Queenstown is flying from Miami to Queenstown Intl, which will take roughly 30h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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9:10 pm - 12:20 pmLAX-ZQN

20h 10m2 stops

2:35 pm - 1:20 pmZQN-LAX

17h 45m2 stops

$842Air New Zealand

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Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11

7:05 pm - 10:40 amLAX-ZQN

18h 35m2 stops

11:25 am - 10:40 amZQN-LAX

20h 15m2 stops

$861Air New Zealand

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Mon, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 30

4:25 pm - 1:30 pmSFO-ZQN

25h 05m2 stops

4:30 pm - 10:40 amZQN-SFO

37h 10m2 stops

$1,089Air Canada

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Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Apr 18

4:25 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-ZQN

28h 15m2 stops

3:30 pm - 3:32 pmZQN-SFO

43h 02m2 stops

$1,104Air Canada

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Mon, Mar 23 - Sat, Apr 18

12:43 am - 2:05 pmSFO-ZQN

41h 22m2 stops

10:35 am - 7:00 amZQN-SFO

15h 25m1 stop

$1,163United Airlines

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Sun, Mar 22 - Thu, Apr 16

8:50 pm - 3:35 pmLAX-ZQN

21h 45m1 stop

7:00 am - 6:05 amZQN-LAX

20h 05m1 stop

$1,166Qantas Airways

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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 3

9:25 pm - 2:35 pmLAX-ZQN

20h 10m1 stop

7:00 am - 6:05 amZQN-LAX

20h 05m1 stop

$1,196Qantas Airways

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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Dec 1

12:55 am - 2:05 pmLAX-ZQN

40h 10m2 stops

8:50 am - 6:50 amZQN-LAX

43h 00m2 stops

$1,211United Airlines

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Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17

10:53 am - 9:00 amSJC-ZQN

49h 07m2 stops

7:00 am - 9:29 pmZQN-SJC

35h 29m2 stops

$2,340American Airlines

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Wed, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 13

2:06 pm - 4:50 pmSJC-ZQN

29h 44m2 stops

7:00 am - 9:29 pmZQN-SJC

35h 29m2 stops

$2,390American Airlines

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Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

9:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/11

2:35 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/30

11:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 15m

$861

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

4:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/18

4:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,089

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

4:25 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/18

3:30 pm-3:32 pm

2 stops43h 02m

$1,104

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

12:43 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 22m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/16

10:35 am-7:00 am

1 stop15h 25m

$1,163

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-6:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,166

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/1

7:00 am-6:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,196

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

12:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 am-6:50 am

2 stops43h 00m

$1,211

San JoseQueenstown

SJC - ZQN

SJCZQN

San Jose

Wed 12/24

10:53 am-9:00 am

2 stops49h 07m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-9:29 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$2,340

San JoseQueenstown

SJC - ZQN

SJCZQN

San Jose

Fri 12/26

2:06 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-9:29 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$2,390

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

The cheapest day to depart from United States to Queenstown is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Queenstown on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,792. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $2,829. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Queenstown.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Queenstown?

Our data shows that the cheapest United States to Queenstown flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Queenstown in the morning for as low as $693. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Queenstown, so prices are often more expensive at around $2,254 per ticket.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO QUEENSTOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	May	18% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Queenstown costs on average just $1,068 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO QUEENSTOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	December	32% more expensive	It costs about $1,710 for flights to Queenstown from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO QUEENSTOWN FROM LOS ANGELES	March	455% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Queenstown from Los Angeles in March than any other month

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Summary info about Queenstown flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$603
Best Round-Trip Price	$842
Fastest flight time	12h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Queenstown from United States in the last 72 hours is $603 (Honolulu to Queenstown Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Queenstown from United States in the last 72 hours is $842 (Los Angeles to Queenstown Intl).

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The fastest flight to Queenstown from United States takes 12h 55m (Honolulu to Queenstown Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Queenstown, with a 16% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Queenstown

What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from United States is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,403, 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 August to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,418.

Is there an alternative airport near Queenstown?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Queenstown is possible. If you are planning a flight to Queenstown, consider booking flights to Dunedin Airport (97 mi from Queenstown city center) or Invercargill Airport (97 mi from Queenstown city center).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Queenstown?

With an average price of $132 per person, Dunedin Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Queenstown. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Queenstown?

Users booking trips to Queenstown from Christchurch found flights 75% cheaper than the average price of flights to Queenstown. To find the cheapest price to Queenstown from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Queenstown Intl Airport?

Prices for flights to Queenstown Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights to Queenstown Intl Airport is 8 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Queenstown Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Queenstown Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Queenstown Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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