$788 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Queenstown

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$2,234
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,646
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$2,234
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,646

Cheap Flights from Queenstown to California (ZQN-USCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to California

Wed, 16 Jul - Fri, 15 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 12:50ZQN-SFO
19h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 15:20SFO-ZQN
22h 15m2 stops
$1,646Air New Zealand
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Wed, 16 Jul - Fri, 8 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
15:05 - 12:50ZQN-SFO
16h 45m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 09:50SFO-ZQN
16h 45m1 stop
$1,648Air New Zealand
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Wed, 16 Jul - Fri, 1 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
16:25 - 22:37ZQN-SFO
25h 12m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:57 - 14:30SFO-ZQN
23h 33m2 stops
$1,680Qantas Airways
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Tue, 15 Jul - Sun, 3 Aug
American Airlines Logo
10:50 - 22:37ZQN-SFO
30h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:30 - 14:30SFO-ZQN
32h 00m2 stops
$1,752American Airlines
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Mon, 14 Jul - Mon, 4 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 12:50ZQN-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
22:05 - 11:25SFO-ZQN
18h 20m1 stop
$1,813United Airlines
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Mon, 14 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
United Airlines Logo
10:35 - 12:50ZQN-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
23:05 - 11:25SFO-ZQN
17h 20m1 stop
$1,842United Airlines
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Wed, 16 Jul - Wed, 13 Aug
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10:55 - 12:50ZQN-SFO
20h 55m1 stop
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22:05 - 16:10SFO-ZQN
23h 05m1 stop
$1,906
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Tue, 15 Jul - Fri, 15 Aug
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13:00 - 12:50ZQN-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
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22:05 - 10:20SFO-ZQN
17h 15m1 stop
$1,952
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Wed, 16 Jul - Fri, 15 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
16:50 - 15:49ZQN-SFO
41h 59m3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
19:54 - 21:15SFO-ZQN
30h 21m2 stops
$1,981Qantas Airways
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Tue, 15 Jul - Fri, 1 Aug
American Airlines Logo
10:50 - 22:37ZQN-SFO
30h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:03 - 14:30SFO-ZQN
33h 27m2 stops
$2,104American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Queenstown to California?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Queenstown to California were found on Air New Zealand ($1,646) and Qantas Airways ($1,680).


Good to know

Low seasonDecember
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$788
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Queenstown to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Queenstown to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Queenstown to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Queenstown to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Queenstown to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Queenstown to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Queenstown to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Queenstown to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $957 on average. Morning departures are around 20% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,263.

Top airlines flying from Queenstown to California

 
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 476 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
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The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2025NAN - LAX
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The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

American Airlines was their usual junk service — but at least it got us down to LA. I was more irritated that while they codeshare with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, they could not out our flight on one of these, opting for one of the small SkyWest operated American Eagle flights — and causing a 14 hour layover. Which I accepted due to a $2000 difference in airfare — that said it was irritating for a flight that usually would have cost around $100 extra, if that.

nothing to complain about w/the food, and professionalism of the crew. i just cant stand being on a flight for that long of a time.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

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