$852 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

Los Angeles
Los Angeles2 stops$1,916
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$2,042

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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16:50 - 12:55ZQN-LAX
39h 05m2 stops
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23:55 - 10:20LAX-ZQN
39h 25m2 stops
$1,916
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Sun, 25 May - Sun, 1 Jun
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16:25 - 16:40ZQN-LAX
19h 15m1 stop
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21:50 - 14:20LAX-ZQN
21h 30m1 stop
$2,016Qantas Airways
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Sun, 25 May - Sun, 1 Jun
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15:25 - 14:25ZQN-LAX
18h 00m1 stop
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23:10 - 10:20LAX-ZQN
40h 10m2 stops
$2,030Qantas Airways
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Sun, 25 May - Sun, 1 Jun
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15:25 - 17:45ZQN-SFO
21h 20m1 stop
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13:05 - 21:15SFO-ZQN
37h 10m2 stops
$2,042Qantas Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Sat, 24 May
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07:05 - 17:45ZQN-SFO
29h 40m1 stop
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14:25 - 14:30SFO-ZQN
29h 05m2 stops
$2,093American Airlines
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Tue, 13 May - Tue, 27 May
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07:05 - 23:58ZQN-SFO
35h 53m2 stops
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10:10 - 14:30SFO-ZQN
33h 20m2 stops
$2,104American Airlines
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Mon, 12 May - Tue, 27 May
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16:10 - 12:50ZQN-SFO
39h 40m2 stops
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22:05 - 11:25SFO-ZQN
18h 20m1 stop
$2,135Air New Zealand
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
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09:20 - 07:00ZQN-SFO
16h 40m1 stop
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22:05 - 11:25SFO-ZQN
18h 20m1 stop
$2,337Air New Zealand
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
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10:35 - 07:00ZQN-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
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23:05 - 11:25SFO-ZQN
17h 20m1 stop
$3,225United Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Sat, 31 May
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10:35 - 07:00ZQN-SFO
15h 25m1 stop
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23:05 - 11:25SFO-ZQN
17h 20m1 stop
$3,255United Airlines
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Sat, 10 May - Sat, 31 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Queenstown to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Queenstown to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

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.

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$852
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles

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Top airlines flying from Queenstown to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Queenstown to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 463 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.2Food
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
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Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

10.0 ExcellentSandra, Apr 2025AKL - OOL
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Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

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

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

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

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

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.

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