SFO - ZQN

$481 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 4/15. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$1,072
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/10Sat 5/16
SFO - ZQN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$481
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/15
SFO - ZQN • 2 stops
Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $1,385 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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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

Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16
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10:35 pm - 4:35 pm
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ZQN
23h 00m
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3:05 pm - 1:50 pm
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41h 45m
2 stops
$1,072Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 26
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10:35 pm - 4:50 pm
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ZQN
23h 15m
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1:00 pm - 12:55 pm
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SFO
18h 55m
1 stop
$1,180Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Mon, May 25
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10:35 pm - 4:50 pm
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ZQN
23h 15m
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1:00 pm - 12:55 pm
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18h 55m
1 stop
$1,187Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 27
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10:35 pm - 4:50 pm
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ZQN
23h 15m
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3:05 pm - 12:55 pm
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16h 50m
1 stop
$1,199Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Fri, May 22
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10:35 pm - 4:50 pm
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ZQN
23h 15m
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10:50 am - 12:55 pm
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SFO
21h 05m
1 stop
$1,207Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 24
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10:35 pm - 4:50 pm
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ZQN
23h 15m
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1:00 pm - 12:55 pm
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18h 55m
1 stop
$1,213Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 17 - Sun, May 24
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10:35 pm - 4:50 pm
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23h 15m
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1:00 pm - 12:55 pm
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18h 55m
1 stop
$1,214Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 26
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5:20 pm - 12:20 pm
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ZQN
23h 00m
2 stops
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5:20 pm - 4:25 pm
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SFO
19h 05m
2 stops
$1,239Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 23
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4:40 pm - 9:50 am
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ZQN
22h 10m
2 stops
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5:20 pm - 5:03 pm
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SFO
18h 43m
2 stops
$1,281Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8
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7:40 pm - 4:05 pm
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ZQN
25h 25m
3 stops
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9:20 am - 1:50 pm
ZQN
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SFO
23h 30m
2 stops
$1,285Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 Qantas Airways ($1,385) and Air New Zealand ($1,435).

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Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$481
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% 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 $481 for a one-way ticket and $1,072 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 577 reviews
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

6.0 GoodDavid, Jan 2026
IAH - LFT
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Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

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

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Queenstown

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Francisco (SFO)
Queenstown (ZQN)