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Cheap flights from the United States to Queenstown from $1,063

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Fri 5/1219:05LAX - ZQN
2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1208:50ZQN - LAX
2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,523
Sat 6/1220:10LAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/111:25ZQN - LAX
2 stops20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,534
Fri 5/1220:10LAX - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 19/1213:05ZQN - LAX
2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,550
Mon 8/1219:05LAX - ZQN
2 stops20h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/1210:35ZQN - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,566
Fri 5/1220:10LAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/113:05ZQN - LAX
2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,569
Sun 7/1219:50SFO - ZQN
2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/1216:50ZQN - SFO
2 stops39h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,775
Wed 31/1223:25SFO - ZQN
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/116:45ZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,063
Wed 31/1223:25SFO - ZQN
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 13/113:05ZQN - SFO
2 stops19h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,072
Tue 30/1219:50SFO - ZQN
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 13/114:15ZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,082
Wed 31/1223:25SFO - ZQN
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/110:25ZQN - SFO
2 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,132
Mon 29/1219:50SFO - ZQN
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/110:25ZQN - SFO
2 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,143
Mon 8/1219:20JFK - ZQN
1 stop31h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/1216:50ZQN - JFK
2 stops42h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$2,150

Cheap flight deals from USA to Queenstown

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Queenstown flight deals. Data was last updated 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,438

One-way from

$1,063

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,482
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/4-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 05m total
  • USA to Queenstown
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • USA to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($1,253 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($306 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 USA to Queenstown 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 7 November 2025.
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Departure

Return

Price

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 10/4

10:15-14:00

2 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/5

17:20-08:25

1 stop13h 05m

$1,451

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

21:10-19:40

1 stop26h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 14/4

11:25-12:05

2 stops19h 40m

$1,488

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

20:10-14:00

2 stops20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 19/12

13:05-11:15

2 stops19h 10m

$1,559

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

19:05-12:20

2 stops20h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 22/12

13:45-11:15

2 stops18h 30m

$1,578

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Thu 8/1

09:20-21:15

1 stop12h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 18/1

17:20-07:30

1 stop13h 10m

$1,695

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Thu 25/12

09:20-07:55

1 stop23h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/1

16:05-07:30

2 stops14h 25m

$1,753

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

19:50-12:20

2 stops19h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/2

11:25-11:05

2 stops20h 40m

$1,775

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

19:50-12:20

2 stops19h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 27/1

08:50-11:05

2 stops23h 15m

$1,775

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

23:55-16:50

2 stops21h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/5

09:45-12:55

2 stops22h 10m

$1,851

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

22:45-16:35

1 stop20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

18:20-11:05

1 stop37h 45m

$1,884

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Queenstown?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Queenstown (average of $932). Flying from USA to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,061). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Queenstown from United States?

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 6.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United States to Queenstown.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Queenstown?

    Departing from USA to Queenstown will take you 26h 40m. USA and Queenstown are separated by a distance of 11487 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Queenstown one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,063 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,394 and United Airlines from $1,959 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Queenstown?

    When deciding which route to take from USA to Queenstown, consider San Francisco - Queenstown Intl, Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl or Indianapolis - Queenstown Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Queenstown?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Queenstown 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 USA to Queenstown?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Queenstown (average of $932). Flying from USA to Queenstown in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,061). 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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