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Flights from Queenstown to San Francisco

Airlines operating flights from Queenstown to San Francisco

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Queenstown to San Francisco, including Air New Zealand, and . United Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Queenstown to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest flight options from Queenstown to San Francisco over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 787 and round-trip tickets from NZD 2,481.

Displayed flight fares from Queenstown to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Queenstown to San Francisco

The distance between Queenstown and San Francisco is 11,485.09 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 787
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 2,481
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance11,485.09 km
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Queenstown–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Queenstown to San Francisco (ZQN-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as NZD 787 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to SFO on Wed, May 27), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 2,481 departing on Sun, May 10 and returning on Sun, May 17.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Queenstown to San Francisco, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Queenstown to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Queenstown to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 27, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 787.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Queenstown to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Queenstown to San Francisco on May 27, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at NZD 787.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Queenstown Airport to San Francisco International Airport (ZQN-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The time difference between San Francisco and Queenstown is 20h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.