$1,195 Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Queenstown

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

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Los Angeles1 stop$1,580

Cheap Flight Deals from Queenstown to California (ZQN-USCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Queenstown to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Queenstown to California

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to California.
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15:25 - 14:25ZQN-LAX
18h 00m1 stop
23:10 - 14:30LAX-ZQN
20h 20m1 stop
$1,580Qantas Airways
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 21 May
15:25 - 14:25ZQN-LAX
18h 00m1 stop
23:10 - 14:30LAX-ZQN
20h 20m1 stop
$1,641Qantas Airways
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Sun, 4 May - Sun, 11 May
11:25 - 13:20ZQN-LAX
20h 55m2 stops
22:10 - 12:20LAX-ZQN
19h 10m2 stops
$1,663Air New Zealand
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 21 May
15:25 - 22:25ZQN-LAX
26h 00m2 stops
21:50 - 14:20LAX-ZQN
21h 30m1 stop
$1,868Qantas Airways
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Sun, 4 May - Sun, 11 May
16:30 - 11:17ZQN-LAX
37h 47m2 stops
20:45 - 14:20LAX-ZQN
46h 35m2 stops
$2,138Air Canada
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Sun, 4 May - Sun, 11 May
10:55 - 11:17ZQN-LAX
43h 22m3 stops
14:30 - 14:20LAX-ZQN
28h 50m2 stops
$2,150
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Wed, 7 May - Wed, 21 May
16:05 - 20:58ZQN-LAX
23h 53m3 stops
22:10 - 12:20LAX-ZQN
19h 10m2 stops
$2,486Air New Zealand
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Sun, 4 May - Sun, 11 May
16:05 - 20:58ZQN-LAX
23h 53m3 stops
15:12 - 15:40LAX-ZQN
29h 28m3 stops
$3,253
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Sun, 4 May - Sun, 11 May
12:10 - 13:20ZQN-LAX
20h 10m1 stop
00:56 - 09:50LAX-ZQN
37h 54m2 stops
$3,632United Airlines
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Sun, 4 May - Sat, 10 May
07:00 - 10:50ZQN-LAX
22h 50m2 stops
00:15 - 15:40LAX-ZQN
44h 25m2 stops
$4,043
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Sun, 4 May - Sat, 10 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to California flights

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Queenstown to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $957 on average. Morning departures are around 20% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,263.

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December

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$1,195
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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Top airlines flying from Queenstown to California

 
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7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 453 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.2Food
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025SYD - AKL
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Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

American Airlines was their usual junk service — but at least it got us down to LA. I was more irritated that while they codeshare with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, they could not out our flight on one of these, opting for one of the small SkyWest operated American Eagle flights — and causing a 14 hour layover. Which I accepted due to a $2000 difference in airfare — that said it was irritating for a flight that usually would have cost around $100 extra, if that.

nothing to complain about w/the food, and professionalism of the crew. i just cant stand being on a flight for that long of a time.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

We lucked out. The passenger who was supposed to be in our row changed her seat, so my husband and I had 3 seats for the 2 of us. We were able to stretch out a little which made the trip much more tolerable.

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