How long is the flight from Queenstown to San Francisco?

Airlines like American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Queenstown to San Francisco in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. There are 11478 km between Queenstown and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to San Francisco one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $844. Air New Zealand flights start at $876 while deals on United Airlines start at $883 one-way. Find deals

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Queenstown to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Queenstown to San Francisco?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Queenstown to San Francisco?

Flights from Queenstown to San Francisco are generally found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Queenstown to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to San Francisco?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to San Francisco?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$1,599
One-way from	$844

American Airlines
2/10-7/10
2 total stops
51h 00m total
Queenstown to San Francisco

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22/11
2 total stops
25h 58m total
Queenstown to San Francisco

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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Thu 2/1008:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/1021:10SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,599

Thu 2/1016:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops24h 53mQantas Airways

Tue 7/1021:10SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,609

Thu 2/1008:05ZQN - SFO

2 stops55h 50mChina Airlines

Mon 6/1001:05SFO - ZQN

2 stops48h 10mChina Airlines

Deal found 14/9$6,341

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Thu 2/1008:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/1021:10SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,599

Thu 2/1016:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops24h 53mQantas Airways

Tue 7/1021:10SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,609

Fri 13/310:25ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 17/320:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,631

Fri 13/315:30ZQN - SFO

1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 17/321:15SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$1,698

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Thu 2/1008:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/1021:10SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,599

Thu 2/1016:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops24h 53mQantas Airways

Tue 7/1021:10SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,609

Thu 2/1008:05ZQN - SFO

2 stops55h 50mChina Airlines

Mon 6/1001:05SFO - ZQN

2 stops48h 10mChina Airlines

Deal found 14/9$6,341

One-way flights from Queenstown to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Queenstown to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Sat 22/1116:30ZQN - SFO

2 stops25h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$844

Thu 19/207:00ZQN - SFO

2 stops31h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$867

Fri 20/207:00ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$871

Sat 21/216:50ZQN - SFO

1 stop34h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$874

Thu 19/212:10ZQN - SFO

1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$883

Mon 23/217:30ZQN - SFO

2 stops44h 44mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$891

Sun 22/216:30ZQN - SFO

2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$898

Sun 7/1213:25ZQN - SFO

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$899

Sat 22/1109:40ZQN - SFO

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$918

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ZQN - SFO

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Queenstown Intl

Thu 2/10

08:05-17:45

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

21:10-14:30

1 stop21h 20m

$1,599

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 2/10

16:25-21:18

2 stops24h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

21:10-14:30

1 stop21h 20m

$1,609

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

10:25-06:15

1 stop15h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

20:50-11:25

1 stop18h 35m

$1,631

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

15:30-16:55

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

21:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,698

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 22/11

16:30-21:28

2 stops25h 58m

$844

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/2

07:00-17:14

2 stops31h 14m

$867

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/2

07:00-15:55

1 stop29h 55m

$871

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/2

16:05-06:15

2 stops35h 10m

$876

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/2

12:10-11:05

1 stop19h 55m

$883

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Mon 23/2

17:30-17:14

2 stops44h 44m

$891

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How long is the flight from Queenstown to San Francisco?
Airlines like American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Queenstown to San Francisco in about 15h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. There are 11478 km between Queenstown and San Francisco. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to San Francisco one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $844. Air New Zealand flights start at $876 while deals on United Airlines start at $883 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Queenstown to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Queenstown to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,077). 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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