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Cheap flights from the United States to Queenstown from $922

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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ZQN
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult

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 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,292

One-way from

$922

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,864
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/8-7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • USA to Queenstown
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18/10
  • 18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 10m total
  • USA to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($1,308 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($222 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 April 2025.

Sun 16/1109:20HNL - ZQN
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/1116:10ZQN - HNL
2 stops14h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4$1,290
Fri 21/1108:15HNL - ZQN
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1117:20ZQN - HNL
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,378
Wed 5/1120:00LAX - ZQN
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 19/1115:05ZQN - LAX
1 stop17h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$1,451
Thu 28/821:55IAH - ZQN
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/908:55ZQN - IAH
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$1,735
Wed 6/822:05SFO - ZQN
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 13/814:15ZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/4$1,758
Fri 8/808:20HNL - ZQN
1 stop28h 50mJetstar
Tue 19/820:50ZQN - HNL
1 stop31h 00mJetstar
Deal found 27/4$1,791
Tue 7/1021:35LAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 14/1010:50ZQN - LAX
2 stops25h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,818
Tue 19/817:40LAX - ZQN
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/810:50ZQN - LAX
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,971
Tue 10/608:05SEA - ZQN
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/610:35ZQN - SEA
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,008
Tue 9/922:50DFW - ZQN
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/910:35ZQN - DFW
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,023
Wed 11/616:18SFO - ZQN
2 stops33h 57mQantas Airways
Wed 18/615:25ZQN - SFO
2 stops27h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4$2,063
Tue 1/717:10SEA - ZQN
2 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 13/720:25ZQN - SEA
2 stops41h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4$2,102

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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 28 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Queenstown that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Departure

Return

Price

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 22/8

10:15-08:35

1 stop24h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/9

17:20-08:25

1 stop13h 05m

$1,292

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

22:10-15:20

2 stops22h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 20/7

20:25-12:45

1 stop35h 20m

$1,451

HoustonQueenstown

IAH - ZQN

IAHZQN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 28/8

21:55-11:25

1 stop20h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/9

08:55-16:15

2 stops24h 20m

$1,735

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

22:05-09:50

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/8

14:15-12:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,758

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 8/8

08:20-11:10

1 stop28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 19/8

20:50-05:50

1 stop31h 00m

$1,791

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/10

21:35-10:10

2 stops40h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 14/10

10:50-16:40

2 stops25h 50m

$1,818

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

11:00-09:50

2 stops27h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 25/8

14:15-23:59

2 stops28h 44m

$1,865

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 26/9

07:42-10:25

3 stops28h 43m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 12/10

17:20-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

$1,952

SeattleQueenstown

SEA - ZQN

SEAZQN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/6

08:05-13:30

2 stops34h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/6

10:35-22:10

2 stops30h 35m

$2,008

DallasQueenstown

DFW - ZQN

DFWZQN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/9

22:50-16:35

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 23/9

10:35-16:30

2 stops22h 55m

$2,023

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Queenstown

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Queenstown

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from USA to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 US to ZQN?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Queenstown. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Queenstown as you normally would.

Rainfall in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Queenstown ranges from 50.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Queenstown when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Queenstown by month

Plan your trip to Queenstown by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Queenstown, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 28 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Queenstown, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Emirates. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,945 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Queenstown. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 $1,078 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $1,151 and Qantas Airways from $1,208 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from USA to Queenstown, consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Queenstown Intl, Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Queenstown Intl or Honolulu - 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from USA to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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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