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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles from $829

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — LAX
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
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 20 November 2025.

Sun 7/1215:30ZQN - LAX
2 stops27h 39mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1221:25LAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/11$2,115
Sun 7/1207:00ZQN - LAX
2 stops30h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/1213:40LAX - ZQN
2 stops27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/11$2,677
Sun 7/1211:25ZQN - LAX
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1212:15LAX - ZQN
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$4,119

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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,803

One-way from

$829

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,661
23/1-25/1
  • 23/1-25/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 05m total
  • Queenstown to Los Angeles
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20/1
  • 20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Queenstown to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($936 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($250 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
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Return

Price

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/3

07:00-12:00

2 stops26h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

22:35-19:40

2 stops24h 05m

$1,811

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/2

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

23:45-10:05

1 stop37h 20m

$1,867

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/2

15:05-11:15

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

20:10-12:20

2 stops19h 10m

$1,907

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/3

14:15-11:15

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

19:05-08:35

1 stop16h 30m

$2,052

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Tue 20/1

10:45-12:00

2 stops22h 15m

$829

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/3

10:45-11:50

2 stops22h 05m

$893

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

10:45-13:00

2 stops22h 15m

$907

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/3

20:25-11:15

1 stop35h 50m

$994

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Tue 20/1

16:05-11:15

1 stop16h 10m

$998

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

13:05-12:15

1 stop19h 10m

$1,012

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

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 $1,055). Flying from Queenstown to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,971). 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.

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 20 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% 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 20 November 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
942 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

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 Air New Zealand fly from Queenstown to Los Angeles in about 17h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 20m. 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 $1,055 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,626. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 46% 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 $1,055). Flying from Queenstown to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,971). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,055Average$1,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,626Average$1,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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