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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Riverside from $859

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
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queenstown to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated 31 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,656

One-way from

$859

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,952
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/11-30/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 28m total
  • Queenstown to Riverside
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Queenstown to Riverside
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2025.

Thu 20/1117:30ZQN - LAX
2 stops39h 18mAir Canada
Sun 30/1118:10LAX - ZQN
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,656
Mon 13/1010:50ZQN - LAX
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1023:55LAX - ZQN
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,741
Thu 13/1120:25ZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1119:05LAX - ZQN
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/8$1,761
Mon 13/1007:05ZQN - LAX
1 stop27h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1022:10LAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,773
Thu 13/1107:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1122:45LAX - ZQN
1 stop25h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,780
Sat 13/1207:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 23/121:25LAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/8$1,800
Sat 13/1217:30ZQN - LAX
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/107:00LAX - ZQN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,835
Thu 20/1120:25ZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1120:10LAX - ZQN
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/8$1,854
Sat 13/1214:15ZQN - LAX
1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 23/119:05LAX - ZQN
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/8$1,959

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to Riverside that are best for you.

Fly from

Queenstown

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Riverside

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 20/11

17:30-11:48

2 stops39h 18m

Los Angeles

Sun 30/11

18:10-15:20

2 stops24h 10m

$1,656

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

$1,741

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

$1,761

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

$1,773

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/11

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

22:45-21:05

1 stop25h 20m

$1,780

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

$1,800

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

$1,835

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 20/11

20:25-10:40

1 stop35h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 30/11

20:10-16:35

1 stop23h 25m

$1,854

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/10

16:30-15:30

1 stop19h 00m

$859

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/10

07:05-06:00

1 stop18h 55m

$859

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Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Riverside

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZQN to R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 August 2025.

When flying from Queenstown to Riverside, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated 31 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Queenstown to Riverside have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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 Riverside. 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 from for flights from Queenstown to Riverside?

    If you book a flight to Riverside from Queenstown, you will be flying from Queenstown Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is located 6.3 km from the centre of Queenstown. There are 0 flights from Queenstown Intl to Riverside per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to Riverside?

    Air Canada and Air New Zealand can get you from Queenstown to Riverside in just under 36h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 48m. There are 11426 km between Queenstown and Riverside. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Riverside (average of $730). Flying from Queenstown to Riverside 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 Riverside

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,433Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,549Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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