What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Queenstown Intl?

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Queenstown Intl

What airlines fly to Queenstown?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Queenstown from United States according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 82% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Queenstown. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Queenstown on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 20m on average. Another popular route from United States to Queenstown is flying from San Francisco to Queenstown, which will take roughly 20h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Prices for flights from United States to Queenstown Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

As of July 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Queenstown Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States 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.

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8:20 am - 7:55 pmHNL-ZQN

37h 35m1 stop

10:50 am - 10:10 pmZQN-HNL

33h 20m2 stops

$798

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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 13

8:20 am - 7:55 pmHNL-ZQN

37h 35m1 stop

4:50 pm - 5:50 amZQN-HNL

35h 00m2 stops

$804Jetstar

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Sun, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 11

7:05 pm - 12:20 pmLAX-ZQN

20h 15m2 stops

1:05 pm - 11:15 amZQN-LAX

19h 10m2 stops

$952Air New Zealand

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Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 29

10:15 am - 9:40 amHNL-ZQN

25h 25m2 stops

4:45 pm - 8:25 amZQN-HNL

13h 40m2 stops

$952Air New Zealand

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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20

3:23 pm - 2:30 pmSEA-ZQN

28h 07m2 stops

3:25 pm - 9:58 pmZQN-SEA

25h 33m2 stops

$1,018Qantas Airways

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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19

4:20 pm - 4:50 pmSLC-ZQN

28h 30m2 stops

5:30 pm - 5:19 pmZQN-SLC

43h 49m2 stops

$1,031Qantas Airways

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Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 21

5:49 pm - 2:30 pmBOS-ZQN

27h 41m2 stops

7:00 am - 10:33 pmZQN-BOS

32h 33m2 stops

$1,171American Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 28

8:30 pm - 9:50 amBOS-ZQN

67h 20m2 stops

12:10 pm - 7:24 pmZQN-BOS

25h 14m2 stops

$1,275United Airlines

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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 16

10:15 am - 8:35 amSLC-ZQN

50h 20m2 stops

3:05 pm - 10:55 pmZQN-SLC

51h 50m2 stops

$1,463United Airlines

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Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Feb 1

3:29 pm - 2:30 pmJFK-ZQN

30h 01m2 stops

7:00 am - 7:00 pmZQN-JFK

30h 00m2 stops

$1,588American Airlines

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Air New Zealand flights from United States to Queenstown

Our best Air New Zealand deals on United States to Queenstown flight tickets

Air New Zealand

Aug 13

HNL10:15 amHonolulu

25h 25m

2 stops

ZQN9:40 amQueenstown Intl

Aug 20

ZQN4:45 pmQueenstown Intl

13h 40m

2 stops

HNL8:25 amHonolulu

$952

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Air New Zealand

Jan 18

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles

18h 15m

1 stop

ZQN11:25 amQueenstown Intl

Jan 29

ZQN1:05 pmQueenstown Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$958

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Air New Zealand

Jan 18

LAX7:05 pmLos Angeles

16h 30m

1 stop

ZQN8:35 amQueenstown Intl

Jan 29

ZQN1:05 pmQueenstown Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$959

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Qantas Airways flights from United States to Queenstown

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Qantas Airways

Sep 12

SEA3:23 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

28h 07m

2 stops

ZQN2:30 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 19

ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 33m

2 stops

SEA9:58 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,018

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Qantas Airways

Dec 8

SLC4:20 pmSalt Lake City

28h 30m

2 stops

ZQN4:50 pmQueenstown Intl

Dec 21

ZQN5:30 pmQueenstown Intl

43h 49m

2 stops

SLC5:19 pmSalt Lake City

$1,031

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Qantas Airways

Sep 12

SEA3:23 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

28h 07m

2 stops

ZQN2:30 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 19

ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl

25h 33m

2 stops

SEA9:58 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,052

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Sun 9/7

8:20 am-7:55 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 9/13

10:50 am-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$798

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Sun 9/7

8:20 am-7:55 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 9/11

4:50 pm-5:50 am

2 stops35h 00m

$804

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

7:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/29

1:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops19h 10m

$952

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Wed 8/13

10:15 am-9:40 am

2 stops25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/20

4:45 pm-8:25 am

2 stops13h 40m

$952

SeattleQueenstown

SEA - ZQN

SEAZQN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/12

3:23 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 07m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/19

3:25 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,018

Salt Lake CityQueenstown

SLC - ZQN

SLCZQN

Salt Lake City

Mon 12/8

4:20 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 12/21

5:30 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$1,031

BostonQueenstown

BOS - ZQN

BOSZQN

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 10/15

5:49 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-10:33 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$1,171

BostonQueenstown

BOS - ZQN

BOSZQN

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 11/6

8:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops67h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/16

12:10 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,275

Salt Lake CityQueenstown

SLC - ZQN

SLCZQN

Salt Lake City

Mon 1/19

10:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops50h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/1

3:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops51h 50m

$1,463

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

3:29 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,588

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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 $693, 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 May to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,707.

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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You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Queenstown flight.

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Best Price Found	$524
Fastest flight time	14h 55m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Queenstown	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Queenstown from United States in the past 72 hours is $524. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $798.

The fastest flight from United States to Queenstown takes 14h 55m

There are no direct flights from United States to Queenstown. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport and Honolulu Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Queenstown: Queenstown Intl (ZQN)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Queenstown Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from United States to Queenstown Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Queenstown Intl Airport?
As of July 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Queenstown Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States 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 United States to Queenstown

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $976	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 501 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,078	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 887 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,284	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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