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Cheap flights from Queenstown to the United States from $622

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 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — LAX
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 October 2025.

Tue 9/1207:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 16/1221:25LAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/10$1,872
Tue 9/1207:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1208:33LAX - ZQN
2 stops35h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/10$2,013
Wed 10/1216:30ZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1220:50LAX - ZQN
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$2,020
Tue 9/1215:30ZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1218:00SFO - ZQN
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/10$2,098
Tue 9/1211:25ZQN - LAX
2 stops20h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1217:20LAX - ZQN
2 stops19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/10$2,387
Tue 9/1207:00ZQN - JFK
2 stops27h 28mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1216:30JFK - ZQN
2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/10$2,512
Tue 9/1220:25ZQN - JFK
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1216:30JFK - ZQN
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$2,616
Tue 9/1216:05ZQN - EWR
2 stops24h 56mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1215:00EWR - ZQN
2 stops26h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/10$3,021
Tue 9/1207:00ZQN - LGA
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1217:00LGA - ZQN
2 stops25h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/10$3,508
Tue 9/1217:30ZQN - LAX
3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1222:45LAX - ZQN
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$3,715
Tue 9/1216:05ZQN - LGA
3 stops49h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1213:15LGA - ZQN
3 stops54h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10$4,047
Tue 9/1213:25ZQN - SFO
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1217:26SFO - ZQN
3 stops27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10$4,264

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Queenstown to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 27 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,872

One-way from

$622
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 9/12-16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Queenstown to USA
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18/12
  • 18/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • Queenstown to USA
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Queenstown to the United States that are best for you.

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Queenstown

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USA

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownHonolulu

ZQN - HNL

ZQNHNL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 26/3

14:00-06:15

1 stop15h 15m

Honolulu

Mon 30/3

10:50-21:15

1 stop35h 25m

$1,735

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/12

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

21:25-14:35

1 stop20h 10m

$1,872

QueenstownHonolulu

ZQN - HNL

ZQNHNL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 26/3

11:25-07:30

2 stops19h 05m

Honolulu

Mon 30/3

07:00-16:35

2 stops34h 35m

$1,989

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/12

07:00-06:05

1 stop20h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

08:33-16:50

2 stops35h 17m

$2,013

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 10/12

16:30-14:30

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/12

20:50-15:35

1 stop21h 45m

$2,020

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

07:00-16:55

1 stop29h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

10:10-21:05

2 stops38h 55m

$2,029

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/12

15:30-15:55

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 16/12

18:00-14:35

2 stops23h 35m

$2,098

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

08:50-06:15

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

20:50-16:35

1 stop23h 45m

$2,131

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/12

11:25-11:15

2 stops20h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/12

17:20-09:50

2 stops19h 30m

$2,387

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/12

07:00-16:28

2 stops27h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/12

16:30-15:35

2 stops29h 05m

$2,512

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

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Queenstown to USA is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 27 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Queenstown to the United States. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
518 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

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
518 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
518 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

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
923 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
518 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

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 USA. 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 United States?

    Located just 6.3 km from the city centre, Queenstown Intl (ZQN) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to United States from Queenstown.

  • How long is the flight from Queenstown to USA?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from Queenstown to USA in about 15h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 15m. There are 8108 km between Queenstown and USA. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Queenstown to USA one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $951 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $987 and Air New Zealand from $994 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Queenstown Intl - San Francisco, Queenstown Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Queenstown Intl - Boston Logan Intl when deciding on the best route from Queenstown to USA.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to USA 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to USA

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to USA. 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 27 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,031Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,589Average$1,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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