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Cheap flights from Queenstown to San Francisco from $800

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — SFO
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
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 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,796

One-way from

$800
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 45m total
  • Queenstown to San Francisco
8/3
  • 8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 19m 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 19 January 2025.

Mon 10/316:50ZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 15mJetstar
Mon 17/323:45SFO - ZQN
1 stop20h 30mJetstar
Deal found 19/1$1,796
Mon 10/316:50ZQN - SFO
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/323:45SFO - ZQN
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,814
Mon 10/307:00ZQN - SFO
2 stops37h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/315:55SFO - ZQN
2 stops28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,853

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QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/3

16:50-07:05

1 stop34h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

23:45-16:15

1 stop20h 30m

$1,796

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/3

16:50-08:20

2 stops35h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

23:45-16:15

1 stop20h 30m

$1,814

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/3

07:00-00:16

2 stops37h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

15:55-16:15

2 stops28h 20m

$1,853

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/3

09:40-23:59

3 stops35h 19m

$800

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/3

18:20-11:05

1 stop37h 45m

$1,038

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 23/3

15:30-16:45

1 stop21h 15m

$1,061

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Deals found on 18/1

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Travel insights for flights from Queenstown to San Francisco

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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 19 January 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 19 January 2025.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.5
Good
823 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

6.6
Okay
468 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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

    Currently priced at $1,796, Jetstar will fly you from Queenstown to San Francisco and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $1,853.

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  • 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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