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Cheap flights from Queenstown to San Francisco from $1,078

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SFO
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,074

One-way from

$1,078
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Queenstown to San Francisco
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • Queenstown to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 9/515:25ZQN - SFO
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/517:49SFO - ZQN
2 stops26h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,160
Fri 9/514:15ZQN - SFO
2 stops25h 58mAir New Zealand
Fri 16/522:05SFO - ZQN
1 stop23h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$2,320
Fri 9/515:25ZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/500:43SFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$4,252

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Fly from

Queenstown

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

15:25-19:17

2 stops22h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

17:49-15:30

2 stops26h 41m

$2,160

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

14:15-21:13

2 stops25h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

22:05-16:35

1 stop23h 30m

$2,320

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

15:25-06:50

1 stop34h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

00:43-09:50

2 stops38h 07m

$4,252

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

15:25-21:00

2 stops24h 35m

$1,078

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

16:05-21:13

3 stops24h 08m

$1,240

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Deals found on 25/3

Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco

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

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Queenstown to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,074, Air New Zealand will fly you from Queenstown to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,160 and $4,252, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Queenstown to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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