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Cheap flights from San Diego to Queenstown from $1,279

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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 3:40 pm
SAN
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ZQN
32h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 8:55 pm
ZQN
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SAN
46h 10m
2 stops
$1,279Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 16
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12:30 pm - 3:40 pm
SAN
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ZQN
32h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 11:50 am
ZQN
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SAN
44h 00m
3 stops
$1,401Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Sat, May 16
Air New Zealand Logo
8:32 pm - 2:25 pm
SAN
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ZQN
22h 53m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:05 pm - 7:51 pm
ZQN
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SAN
25h 46m
2 stops
$1,698Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 7
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:25 am
SAN
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ZQN
29h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 6:33 pm
ZQN
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SAN
26h 58m
2 stops
$2,115United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Air New Zealand Logo
4:09 pm - 2:00 pm
SAN
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ZQN
26h 51m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 7:51 pm
ZQN
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SAN
23h 46m
2 stops
$2,370Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 7
Air New Zealand Logo
4:09 pm - 2:00 pm
SAN
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ZQN
26h 51m
3 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 7:51 pm
ZQN
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SAN
23h 46m
2 stops
$2,371Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 7
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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
SAN
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ZQN
54h 00m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:25 pm - 11:50 am
ZQN
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SAN
40h 25m
2 stops
$3,076Air Canada
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
SAN
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ZQN
54h 00m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:25 pm - 11:50 am
ZQN
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SAN
40h 25m
2 stops
$3,205Air Canada
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
Air Canada Logo
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
SAN
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ZQN
54h 00m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
2:25 pm - 11:50 am
ZQN
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SAN
40h 25m
2 stops
$3,499Air Canada
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
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4:09 pm - 9:50 am
SAN
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ZQN
22h 41m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 9:07 pm
ZQN
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SAN
22h 47m
2 stops
$6,540Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17

Air Canada flights from San Diego to Queenstown

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Air Canada
May 5
SAN1:15 pmSan Diego
54h 00m
3 stops
ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl
May 9
ZQN2:25 pmQueenstown Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$3,076
Air Canada
May 5
SAN1:15 pmSan Diego
54h 00m
3 stops
ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl
May 9
ZQN2:25 pmQueenstown Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$3,205
Air Canada
May 5
SAN1:15 pmSan Diego
54h 00m
3 stops
ZQN2:15 pmQueenstown Intl
May 9
ZQN2:25 pmQueenstown Intl
40h 25m
2 stops
SAN11:50 amSan Diego
$3,499

Air New Zealand flights from San Diego to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Diego to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Jun 29
SAN8:32 pmSan Diego
22h 53m
2 stops
ZQN2:25 pmQueenstown Intl
Jul 7
ZQN1:05 pmQueenstown Intl
25h 46m
2 stops
SAN7:51 pmSan Diego
$1,698
Air New Zealand
Jun 29
SAN4:09 pmSan Diego
26h 51m
3 stops
ZQN2:00 pmQueenstown Intl
Jul 7
ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl
23h 46m
2 stops
SAN7:51 pmSan Diego
$2,370
Air New Zealand
Jun 29
SAN4:09 pmSan Diego
26h 51m
3 stops
ZQN2:00 pmQueenstown Intl
Jul 7
ZQN3:05 pmQueenstown Intl
23h 46m
2 stops
SAN7:51 pmSan Diego
$2,371

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San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Mon 5/11

12:30 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/16

5:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops46h 10m

$1,279

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Mon 5/11

12:30 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/16

10:50 am-11:50 am

3 stops44h 00m

$1,401

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Mon 6/29

8:32 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops22h 53m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/7

1:05 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$1,698

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Tue 5/5

10:55 am-11:25 am

2 stops29h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/9

10:35 am-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$2,115

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Mon 6/29

4:09 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops26h 51m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/7

3:05 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$2,370

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Mon 6/29

4:09 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops26h 51m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/7

3:05 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$2,371

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Tue 5/5

1:15 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops54h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/9

2:25 pm-11:50 am

2 stops40h 25m

$3,076

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Tue 5/5

1:15 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops54h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/9

2:25 pm-11:50 am

2 stops40h 25m

$3,205

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Tue 5/5

1:15 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops54h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/9

2:25 pm-11:50 am

2 stops40h 25m

$3,499
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Wed 6/3

4:09 pm-9:50 am

2 stops22h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/17

5:20 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$6,540

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Fastest flight time

22h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Queenstown takes 22h 53m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Queenstown. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Queenstown.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Queenstown

  • How far is San Diego to Queenstown Intl by plane?

    Queenstown Intl is 7092.7 mi away from San Diego. Flights usually cover this in 22h 53m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Queenstown Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Queenstown Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Queenstown

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    Price Alerts will notify you by email when the price for flights to Queenstown from San Diego decreases. To activate this, select your desired travel dates and search for offers. While browsing through offers you’ll see the Price Alert widget toggle. Click it to turn on notifications.

  • How can I save money on flights from San Diego to Queenstown with momondo?

    By using tools like our “Price Calendar”, you can see the best day to fly round-trip for your travels. Our “Price Forecast” tool uses AI to predict whether you should purchase or hold off on booking for potentially cheaper prices. Explore shows you all flight options from a city or airport to build your own unique adventure. The Discover blog also provides valuable insights for saving money while booking your experience. After searching you can toggle on “Price Alerts” to track prices for your desired flight and book at the ideal moment.

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