Cheap flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles from $860

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — LAX
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,742

One-way from

$860

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,955
13/10-20/10
  • 13/10-20/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Queenstown to Los Angeles
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 23/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Queenstown to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Queenstown to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Mon 13/1010:50ZQN - LAX
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1023:55LAX - ZQN
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,742
Thu 13/1107:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1121:25LAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,773
Mon 13/1007:05ZQN - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1022:10LAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,775
Sat 13/1207:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 23/121:25LAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/8$1,802
Thu 13/1119:10ZQN - LAX
2 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1120:10LAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$1,817
Sat 13/1217:30ZQN - LAX
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/107:00LAX - ZQN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,837
Sat 13/1214:15ZQN - LAX
1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 23/119:05LAX - ZQN
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/8$1,961

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Queenstown

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Los Angeles

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 13/10

10:50-12:55

2 stops22h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

23:55-10:10

2 stops38h 15m

$1,742

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/11

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

21:25-21:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,773

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 13/10

07:05-14:25

1 stop27h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

22:10-14:30

1 stop20h 20m

$1,775

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 13/12

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

21:25-21:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,802

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/11

19:10-10:40

2 stops36h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

20:10-09:50

1 stop16h 40m

$1,817

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 13/12

17:30-21:14

2 stops24h 44m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

07:00-10:05

2 stops30h 05m

$1,837

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 13/12

14:15-10:40

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

19:05-15:20

2 stops23h 15m

$1,961

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/10

16:30-15:30

1 stop19h 00m

$860

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/10

07:05-06:00

1 stop18h 55m

$860

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/10

12:50-12:55

2 stops44h 05m

$877

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Los Angeles in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Queenstown to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Queenstown to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Queenstown to Los Angeles in about 26h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 11426 km between Queenstown and Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Queenstown to Los Angeles is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,435 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,551. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles (average of $730). Flying from Queenstown to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $986). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,435Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,551Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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