Cheap flights from Queenstown to Riverside from $676

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
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,342

One-way from

$676

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,675
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Queenstown to Riverside
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 05m total
  • Queenstown to Riverside
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Queenstown to Riverside

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 13/1107:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop20h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1121:25LAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,342
Thu 13/1119:10ZQN - LAX
2 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1119:05LAX - ZQN
2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$1,558

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Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

Riverside

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/11

07:00-06:05

1 stop20h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

21:25-14:35

1 stop20h 10m

$1,342

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/11

19:45-11:15

1 stop36h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/11

19:05-10:40

2 stops18h 35m

$1,558

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

07:00-06:05

1 stop20h 05m

$676

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/11

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

$676

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/10

07:00-07:05

1 stop20h 05m

$676

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

$678

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/11

11:15-12:30

2 stops46h 15m

$703

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/3

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

$713

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/3

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

$730

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

10:45-06:00

1 stop16h 15m

$731

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/9

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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 17 September 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 17 September 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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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?

    American Airlines and Air New Zealand can get you from Queenstown to Riverside in just under 20h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 25m. 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 $713). Flying from Queenstown to Riverside in December is currently the most expensive (average of $978). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Riverside. 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,415Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,530Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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