SFO - ZQN

$490 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Queenstown

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Queenstown, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Queenstown, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$802
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/9Thu 6/18
SFO - ZQN • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$490
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1
SFO - ZQN • 2 stops
Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Cheapest • from $948 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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+1
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Queenstown. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Auckland (AKL)
Cheapest • Avg $1,909 (round-trip)
Christchurch (CHC)
Shortest trip • 17h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Queenstown (SFO-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Queenstown 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Queenstown

Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 18
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4:45 pm - 4:35 pm
SFO
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ZQN
28h 50m
3 stops
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10:50 am - 5:36 pm
ZQN
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SFO
25h 46m
3 stops
$802Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13
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11:25 pm - 7:40 pm
SFO
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ZQN
25h 15m
2 stops
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7:00 am - 1:40 pm
ZQN
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SFO
25h 40m
2 stops
$912Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:05 pm - 10:40 am
SFO
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ZQN
17h 35m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
22h 55m
2 stops
$948Air New Zealand
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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10:05 pm - 4:35 pm
SFO
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ZQN
23h 30m
1 stop
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11:25 am - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
20h 30m
2 stops
$954Air New Zealand
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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10:05 pm - 3:20 pm
SFO
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ZQN
22h 15m
2 stops
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11:25 am - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
20h 30m
2 stops
$955Air New Zealand
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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10:05 pm - 3:20 pm
SFO
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ZQN
22h 15m
2 stops
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10:25 am - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
21h 30m
2 stops
$956Air New Zealand
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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10:05 pm - 9:50 am
SFO
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ZQN
16h 45m
1 stop
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3:05 pm - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
16h 50m
1 stop
$960Air New Zealand
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 13
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10:05 pm - 3:55 pm
SFO
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ZQN
22h 50m
2 stops
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5:20 pm - 6:55 am
ZQN
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SFO
32h 35m
1 stop
$961Air New Zealand
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
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10:05 pm - 3:20 pm
SFO
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ZQN
22h 15m
2 stops
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2:15 pm - 12:55 pm
ZQN
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$962Air New Zealand
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
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11:00 pm - 8:25 am
SFO
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ZQN
38h 25m
2 stops
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9:20 am - 6:50 am
ZQN
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SFO
16h 30m
1 stop
$963Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Queenstown flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Queenstown were found on Air New Zealand ($948) and United Airlines ($1,058).

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$490
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Queenstown

When to book flights from San Francisco to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown was $490 for a one-way ticket and $802 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Queenstown?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ZQN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Queenstown. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Queenstown? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 610 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

10.0 ExcellentAllan, Mar 2026
YVR - AKL
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Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Queenstown (ZQN)