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

Qantas Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Queenstown Intl

How long does it take to fly to Queenstown?

Flight times from United States to Queenstown vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Queenstown (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 17h 05m on average. Another popular route from United States to Queenstown is flying from Los Angeles to Queenstown, which will take roughly 17h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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As of August 2026, there are 2 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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12:05 pm - 4:50 pmHNL Honolulu-ZQN Queenstown Intl

30h 45m3 stops Christmas Island Nadi Auckland Intl

10:50 am - 10:10 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-HNL Honolulu

33h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

$931Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 19

6:10 pm - 4:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

25h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Auckland Intl

10:45 am - 2:21 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

24h 36m2 stops Auckland Intl Vancouver Intl

$960Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 29

8:25 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

21h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 6:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$977Qantas Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

9:30 am - 10:50 amHNL Honolulu-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

2:35 pm - 7:40 amZQN Queenstown Intl-HNL Honolulu

16h 05m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$991Air New Zealand

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

9:30 am - 10:50 amHNL Honolulu-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

11:35 am - 7:40 amZQN Queenstown Intl-HNL Honolulu

43h 05m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

$991Air New Zealand

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 14

8:25 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

21h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

12:15 pm - 7:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$992Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 21

10:35 pm - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

25h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

12:15 pm - 7:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$993Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 21

10:10 pm - 11:25 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

18h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

8:25 pm - 12:20 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

35h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$994Air New Zealand

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 28

10:30 pm - 2:30 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

3:25 pm - 2:30 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

19h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$999Qantas Airways

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

9:25 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ZQN Queenstown Intl

21h 10m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 6:00 amZQN Queenstown Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$999Qantas Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 14

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11:40 am - 12:20 pmDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

54h 40m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa Auckland Intl

6:30 pm - 5:35 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

41h 05m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,512Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

11:40 am - 8:35 amDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

50h 55m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa Auckland Intl

2:15 pm - 5:35 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

45h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,512Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

11:40 am - 7:40 pmDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

38h 00m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa Auckland Intl

6:30 pm - 5:35 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

41h 05m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,513Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

7:00 am - 12:20 pmDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

59h 20m3 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa Auckland Intl

2:15 pm - 5:35 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

45h 20m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,527Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

5:49 pm - 2:15 pmDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 26m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

1:05 pm - 9:13 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

26h 08m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,754Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

5:49 pm - 2:15 pmDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 26m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

3:05 pm - 8:07 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

23h 02m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,755Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

1:30 pm - 9:50 amDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

26h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

10:35 am - 8:09 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

27h 34m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,855Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

7:20 pm - 10:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

22h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

5:30 pm - 4:20 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,058Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 4

11:40 am - 2:30 pmDEN Denver Intl-ZQN Queenstown Intl

32h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

5:30 pm - 5:35 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-DEN Denver Intl

42h 05m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,936Qantas Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 14

7:00 pm - 2:30 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-ZQN Queenstown Intl

27h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 am - 7:29 pmZQN Queenstown Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

28h 29m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,938Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Sep 4

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Qantas Airways flights from United States to Queenstown

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Qantas Airways

Dec 6

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN2:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Dec 12

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$977

Qantas Airways

Oct 17

LAX10:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

20h 00m

1 stop

ZQN2:30 pmQueenstown Intl

Oct 24

ZQN3:25 pmQueenstown Intl

19h 05m

1 stop

LAX2:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$999

Qantas Airways

Feb 3

LAX8:25 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN2:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Feb 10

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

LAX6:20 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,013

American Airlines flights from United States to Queenstown

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American Airlines

Oct 30

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

25h 05m

2 stops

ZQN2:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Nov 14

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,032

American Airlines

Oct 30

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

25h 05m

2 stops

ZQN2:35 pmQueenstown Intl

Nov 14

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,033

American Airlines

Sep 13

LGA4:07 pmNew York LaGuardia

30h 23m

2 stops

ZQN2:30 pmQueenstown Intl

Sep 20

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

27h 29m

2 stops

LGA6:29 pmNew York LaGuardia

$1,581

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HNL Honolulu - ZQN Queenstown Intl

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Tue 9/8

12:05 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops30h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 9/19

10:50 am-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$931

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

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Mon 1/18

6:10 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/29

10:45 am-2:21 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$960

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Sun 12/6

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 12/12

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$977

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL Honolulu - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Tue 11/3

9:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/17

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops16h 05m

$991

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL Honolulu - ZQN Queenstown Intl

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Sun 11/1

9:30 am-10:50 am

2 stops26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/14

11:35 am-7:40 am

2 stops43h 05m

$991

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Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 12/6

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/21

12:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

$992

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 12/6

10:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/21

12:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 45m

$993

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

10:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 9/28

8:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$994

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

10:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/24

3:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$999

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LAXZQN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 10/30

9:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/14

7:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$999

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $935, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Queenstown in May, then you should wait until February to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,307.

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Fastest flight time	17h 05m
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The best one-way flight to Queenstown from United States in the past 72 hours is $543. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Queenstown found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $931.

The fastest flight from United States to Queenstown takes 17h 05m

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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.
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As of August 2026, there are 2 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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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $526	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $705	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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