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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Queenstown from $550

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown departing on 8/23. 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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10:05 pm - 10:05 amSFO-ZQN
39h 00m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 12:25 pmZQN-SFO
39h 55m2 stops
$1,053
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31
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10:05 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-ZQN
24h 35m2 stops
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10:45 am - 12:25 pmZQN-SFO
22h 40m2 stops
$1,124
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
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10:05 pm - 7:55 amSFO-ZQN
36h 50m2 stops
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10:45 am - 11:05 amZQN-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
$1,163
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
Air Canada Logo
6:53 pm - 2:15 pmSFO-ZQN
46h 22m2 stops
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10:35 am - 12:36 pmZQN-SFO
23h 01m2 stops
$1,167Air Canada
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
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10:05 pm - 7:55 amSFO-ZQN
36h 50m2 stops
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12:50 pm - 11:05 amZQN-SFO
19h 15m1 stop
$1,225
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
Qantas Airways Logo
2:06 pm - 4:50 pmSFO-ZQN
29h 44m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 12:59 pmZQN-SFO
40h 29m2 stops
$1,246Qantas Airways
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 9:50 amSFO-ZQN
17h 00m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:50 am - 11:05 amZQN-SFO
21h 15m2 stops
$1,345Air New Zealand
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 31
Air New Zealand Logo
10:45 pm - 2:20 pmSFO-ZQN
18h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:25 am - 11:05 amZQN-SFO
44h 40m2 stops
$1,380Air New Zealand
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
Qantas Airways Logo
10:11 am - 7:40 pmSFO-ZQN
36h 29m2 stops
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3:30 pm - 3:55 pmZQN-SFO
21h 25m1 stop
$1,451Qantas Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 2
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1:25 pm - 8:35 amSFO-ZQN
22h 10m2 stops
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3:05 pm - 3:08 pmZQN-SFO
21h 03m2 stops
$1,534United Airlines
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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Queenstown flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Jan 18
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
17h 00m
1 stop
ZQN9:50 amQueenstown Intl
Jan 31
ZQN10:50 amQueenstown Intl
21h 15m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,345
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Air New Zealand
Nov 25
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
18h 35m
1 stop
ZQN2:20 pmQueenstown Intl
Dec 2
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
44h 40m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,380
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Air New Zealand
Nov 11
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
20h 50m
1 stop
ZQN4:35 pmQueenstown Intl
Nov 25
ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl
44h 40m
2 stops
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$1,381
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Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Queenstown

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Queenstown flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Nov 25
SFO2:06 pmSan Francisco
29h 44m
2 stops
ZQN4:50 pmQueenstown Intl
Dec 2
ZQN5:30 pmQueenstown Intl
40h 29m
2 stops
SFO12:59 pmSan Francisco
$1,246
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Qantas Airways
Nov 24
SFO10:11 amSan Francisco
36h 29m
2 stops
ZQN7:40 pmQueenstown Intl
Dec 2
ZQN3:30 pmQueenstown Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,451
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Qantas Airways
Jan 13
SFO8:15 pmSan Francisco
27h 50m
1 stop
ZQN9:05 pmQueenstown Intl
Feb 1
ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl
29h 55m
1 stop
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,458
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

10:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,053

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/3

10:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$1,124

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

10:05 pm-7:55 am

2 stops36h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/3

10:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

$1,163

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

6:53 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops46h 22m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/2

10:35 am-12:36 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$1,167

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

10:05 pm-7:55 am

2 stops36h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/3

12:50 pm-11:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

$1,225

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

2:06 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/2

5:30 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$1,246

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

10:50 am-11:05 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,345

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

10:45 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/2

11:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops44h 40m

$1,380

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

10:11 am-7:40 pm

2 stops36h 29m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/2

3:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,451

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

1:25 pm-8:35 am

2 stops22h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/3

3:05 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$1,534

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Queenstown?

The cheapest month to fly to Queenstown from San Francisco is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,251, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Queenstown in June, then you should wait until September to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,253.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Queenstown is on a Sunday. Travelers who choose to depart for Queenstown on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $1,266. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $1,667. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Queenstown.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Queenstown flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Queenstown flight.

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Best Price Found

$550

Fastest flight time

16h 45m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Queenstown

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Queenstown from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $550. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,053.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Queenstown takes 16h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Queenstown. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Queenstown: Queenstown Intl (ZQN)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Queenstown Intl by plane?

    Queenstown Intl is 7143.2 mi away from San Francisco. 17h 00m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Queenstown?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Queenstown

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,066Free CancellationRating
7.9
501 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,284Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,896 reviews
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