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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles from $715

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — LAX
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 March 2026.

Tue 28/414:15
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/522:10
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/3$1,343
Sun 19/413:05
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:55
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,355
Sun 19/409:20
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop23h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/421:10
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop20h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$1,361
Mon 20/420:25
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/423:55
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,385
Mon 27/407:00
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 3/517:45
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops25h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,390
Fri 1/513:05
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop18h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/522:10
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/3$1,399
Mon 27/407:00
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
British Airways
Sun 3/523:30
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop20h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,402
Thu 3/907:00
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 5/921:45
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops45h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,404

Find 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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,343

One-way from

$715

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,703
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/4-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Queenstown to Los Angeles
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • Queenstown to Los Angeles
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapest return flight

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Tue 28/4

10:25-12:05

2 stops20h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 17/5

22:10-10:40

2 stops17h 30m

$1,343

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sun 19/4

13:05-13:20

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

23:55-19:40

2 stops24h 45m

$1,355
Fastest return journey

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

13:05-12:05

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 17/5

22:10-09:50

1 stop16h 40m

$1,399

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/4

07:00-23:51

2 stops35h 51m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

16:05-14:30

2 stops27h 25m

$1,400

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/4

07:00-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

23:30-14:30

1 stop20h 00m

$1,402

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/4

07:00-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

23:05-21:15

1 stop27h 10m

$1,449

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/4

07:00-15:40

2 stops27h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

15:20-14:30

2 stops28h 10m

$1,569

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/3

07:00-13:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

22:25-21:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,691
Cheapest one-way

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/6

07:00-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

$715

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/4

07:00-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

$724

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

Share of one-stop return flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Queenstown to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,970.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 28m.

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 6 March 2026.
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
607 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
607 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
607 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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 Air New Zealand, American Airlines, and British Airways fly from Queenstown to Los Angeles in about 20h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 11m. There are 11426 km between Queenstown and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $1,003 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,406. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 43% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,003Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,406Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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