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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to Queenstown

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Queenstown Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs293,346. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Queenstown.Rs151,552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs151,552, select.
      Queenstown.Rs152,942 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs152,942, select.
      Queenstown.Rs166,495 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs166,495, select.
      Queenstown.Rs182,988 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs182,988, select.
      Queenstown.Rs190,895 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 25 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs190,895, select.
      Queenstown.Rs200,691 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs200,691, select.
      Queenstown.Rs204,899 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs204,899, select.
      Queenstown.Rs263,396 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs263,396, select.
      Queenstown.Rs266,063 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Queenstown.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs266,063, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Queenstown

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Queenstown flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Sep
      from Rs182,988
      Oct
      from Rs152,942
      Nov
      from Rs151,552
      Dec
      from Rs204,899
      Jan
      from Rs200,691
      Feb
      from Rs166,495
      Mar
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      Apr
      from Rs266,063
      May
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      Jun
      from Rs263,396
      Jul
      from Rs190,895
      Aug
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      San Francisco International to Queenstown: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Francisco International to Queenstown below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Queenstown.

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      San Francisco to Queenstown: Flight information

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      Cheapest flight foundRs151,552
      Cheapest month to flyNovember

      Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Queenstown: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Queenstown is Rs293,346. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Queenstown. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs293,346.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Queenstown.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Queenstown is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Queenstown Airport on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Queenstown Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Queenstown but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Queenstown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Queenstown.

      Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know

      • Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Queenstown 21 hours ahead of San Francisco.

      • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SFO to ZQN flight.

      • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

      • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Queenstown Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SFO and ZQN include:

        • Brisbane Airport

        • Auckland International Airport

        • Christchurch Airport

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.

      • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

      • Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SFO:

      Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

      When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

      • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Queenstown Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Queenstown based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

      • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you'd like to visit Queenstown during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.

      • July sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 6ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to ZQN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

      Explore more of New Zealand

      • Queenstown has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.

      • Dunedin is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. No trip is complete without a visit to Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.

      Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Queenstown

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.