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How much do flights to Queenstown cost?

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

Getting from Queenstown airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: airport shuttle buses.

Queenstown is served by Queenstown Airport (ZQN), located just 8 km east of the city center. This compact South Island destination offers several airport transfers to city center options, including shuttle buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, rental cars, and private transfers. The scenic drive into town takes approximately 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Given Queenstown's popularity as a tourist destination, transport options are well-established and readily available year-round.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-30 min

$15-$20 (NZD 15–20 (~USD 9–12); varies by drop-off location)

meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-35 min

$18-$25 (NZD 18–25 (~USD 11–15); door-to-door service)

meets scheduled flights (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

$35-$55 (NZD 35–55 (~USD 21–33); metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

fastest option

10-20 min

$25-$45 (NZD 25–45 (~USD 15–27); surge pricing may apply)

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-15 min

$50-$120 (NZD 50–120 (~USD 30–72) per day; varies by provider)

on-demand at terminal (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

10-20 min

$80-$150 (NZD 80–150 (~USD 48–90); pre-booked service)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or luxury travel

Notes:

  • Prices in NZD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Queenstown Airport is compact with all ground transport options located outside the terminal building.
  • During peak ski season (June to September) and summer holidays, allow extra time for potential traffic delays.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Queenstown

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Queenstown
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Fiji AirwaysFJIFJNo
QantasQFAQFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Queenstown

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C8°C
February19°C8°C
March16°C6°C
April13°C4°C
May9°C2°C
June5°C0°C
July4°C-1°C
August6°C0°C
September8°C0°C
October11°C2°C
November15°C4°C
December17°C7°C
Hottest Month
19°C
February
Coldest month
-1°C
July
Sunny days
259
days per year
Snow days
11
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
96%
15°C0°C
21 Feb
19°C-1°C
Sunday
15 Feb
18°C1°C
22 Feb
88%
12°C8°C
Monday
16 Feb
12°C4°C
23 Feb
84%
17°C4°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
89%
16°C3°C
24 Feb
15°C2°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
86%
20°C4°C
25 Feb
21°C1°C
Thursday
19 Feb
86%
17°C5°C
26 Feb
87%
13°C8°C
Friday
20 Feb
84%
14°C4°C
27 Feb
88%
10°C8°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Fiji Airways, and Qantas. San Francisco and Queenstown have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Queenstown?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Queenstown and Auckland, London, Sydney, Wellington, Melbourne, Christchurch, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, Gold Coast, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Bangkok, Manila, Denpasar, Phuket City, Canberra, Ko Samui, Hanoi.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Queenstown?
The main airport in Queenstown is Queenstown. It is also served by Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Queenstown?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Queenstown with Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Fiji Airways, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Queenstown?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Queenstown, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Francisco and Queenstown?
Traveling between San Francisco and Queenstown, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
How many airports are there near Queenstown?
There are a number of airports in and around Queenstown. The main one is Queenstown and other nearby airports include Queenstown, Dunedin, Invercargill.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Queenstown depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Queenstown arrive?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Queenstown depart?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Queenstown arrive?

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