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Cheap flights from Queenstown to San Francisco from $829

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SFO
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

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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 4 July 2025.

Tue 15/716:25ZQN - SFO
2 stops25h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$829
Sun 28/1208:40ZQN - SFO
3 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$952
Fri 11/714:40ZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/7$1,148
Sun 13/707:05ZQN - SFO
1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,239
Wed 9/715:05ZQN - SFO
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,337

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Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Tue 15/7

16:25-22:37

2 stops25h 12m

$829

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 28/12

08:40-13:59

3 stops26h 19m

$952

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/7

14:40-07:00

1 stop35h 20m

$1,148

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/7

07:05-17:45

1 stop29h 40m

$1,239

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/7

15:05-12:50

1 stop16h 45m

$1,337

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Deals found on 3/7

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

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Queenstown to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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  • 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 $829. Air New Zealand flights start at $1,148 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,239 one-way.

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  • 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 $1,082). 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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