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Flights from Queenstown to San Francisco

Search cheap flights from Queenstown to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$470, and round-trip tickets start at US$42.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DUB 12:55
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        CFN 14:00
        Dublin - Donegal | Sun, May 17 | Aer Lingus
        US$42 US$1,722
        98% off
        98% off
        US$1,722 US$42
      • DUB 18:50
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        CFN 20:00
        Dublin - Donegal | Sat, Jun 6 | Aer Lingus
        US$45 US$1,722
        97% off
        97% off
        US$1,722 US$45
      • ZQN 15:25
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:45
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Fri, May 15 | Qantas Airways
        SFO 22:30
        21h
        1 stop
        ZQN 14:30
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Fri, May 22 | Qantas Airways
        US$1,481 US$1,722
        14% off
        14% off
        US$1,722 US$1,481
      • ZQN 10:35
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 06:50
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Tue, May 26 | United Airlines
        SFO 23:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 11:25
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Sun, May 31 | United Airlines
        US$1,503
        13% off
        US$1,722 US$1,503
      • ZQN 15:05
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Mon, Jun 1 | United Airlines
        SFO 22:05
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        ZQN 09:50
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Mon, Jun 8 | United Airlines
        US$1,526
        11% off
        US$1,722 US$1,526
      • ZQN 15:05
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Mon, Jun 8 | United Airlines
        SFO 23:20
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        ZQN 20:00
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Mon, Jun 15 | United Airlines
        US$1,530
        11% off
        US$1,722 US$1,530
      • ZQN 10:50
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Fri, Jun 12 | Jetstar Airways
        SFO 23:00
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        ZQN 16:50
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Tue, Jun 16 | Air New Zealand
        US$1,554
        10% off
        US$1,722 US$1,554
      • ZQN 10:35
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 06:50
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Tue, May 26 | Air New Zealand
        SFO 22:05
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        ZQN 11:25
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Sun, May 31 | United Airlines
        US$1,560
        9% off
        US$1,722 US$1,560
      • ZQN 15:25
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:45
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Wed, May 27 | Qantas Airways
        SFO 22:30
        21h
        1 stop
        ZQN 14:30
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Wed, Jun 3 | Qantas Airways
        US$1,565
        9% off
        US$1,722 US$1,565
      • ZQN 10:35
        15h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 06:50
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Tue, Jun 16 | United Airlines
        SFO 23:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 11:25
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Tue, Jun 23 | United Airlines
        US$1,569
        9% off
        US$1,722 US$1,569
      • ZQN 15:05
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Wed, Jun 10 | United Airlines
        SFO 23:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ZQN 11:25
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Tue, Jun 16 | United Airlines
        US$1,600
        7% off
        US$1,722 US$1,600
      • ZQN 13:00
        36h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 06:50
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Mon, Jun 8 | Jetstar Airways
        SFO 23:20
        25h 40m
        1 stop
        ZQN 20:00
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Mon, Jun 15 | United Airlines
        US$1,601
        7% off
        US$1,722 US$1,601
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
        SFO 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        ZQN 16:00
        San Francisco - Queenstown | Sat, May 16 | Normal Airline
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      • ZQN 15:05
        34h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 06:50
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Wed, May 27 | United Airlines
        US$470 US$1,016
        54% off
        54% off
        US$1,016 US$470
      • ZQN 13:00
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Wed, May 27 | Jetstar Airways
        US$481 US$1,016
        53% off
        53% off
        US$1,016 US$481
      • ZQN 10:35
        21h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Wed, May 27 | Air New Zealand
        US$487 US$1,016
        52% off
        52% off
        US$1,016 US$487
      • ZQN 15:05
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Sun, May 31 | United Airlines
        US$488
        52% off
        US$1,016 US$488
      • ZQN 07:00
        29h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:45
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Sun, May 31 | Qantas Airways
        US$525
        48% off
        US$1,016 US$525
      • ZQN 17:30
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 06:50
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Sun, May 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$643
        37% off
        US$1,016 US$643
      • ZQN 13:00
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Wed, Jun 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$677
        33% off
        US$1,016 US$677
      • ZQN 15:05
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:55
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Wed, Jun 3 | United Airlines
        US$719
        28% off
        US$1,016 US$719
      • ZQN 07:00
        29h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:45
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Tue, May 19 | Qantas Airways
        US$736
        28% off
        US$1,016 US$736
      • ZQN 07:00
        29h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 17:45
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Tue, May 19 | American Airlines
        US$944
        7% off
        US$1,016 US$944
      • ZQN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Queenstown - San Francisco | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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 US$470 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ZQN to SFO on Wed, May 27), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,481 departing on Fri, May 15 and returning on Fri, May 22.
  • 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 US$470.
    · 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.
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  • 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 21, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,503.
  • 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.

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