Flights from Los Angeles to Queenstown
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Auckland
- 18h
- two tickets, via Auckland
- $707
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 7,117 mi (11,454 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
New Zealand
18h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $707
Via Brisbane
Australia
21h
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,008
Via Sydney
Australia
21h 8m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $713
Via Melbourne
Australia
22h 5m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Melbourne
flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Queenstown
flight 3h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,197
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Queenstown
Los Angeles to Auckland
Auckland: 646 mi (1,040 km) from Queenstown, flight 13h 5m
from $532
Los Angeles to Sydney
Sydney: 1,207 mi (1,943 km) from Queenstown, flight 15h 8m
from $496
Los Angeles to Melbourne
Melbourne: 1,323 mi (2,129 km) from Queenstown, flight 15h 55m
from $526
Los Angeles to Brisbane
Brisbane: 1,490 mi (2,398 km) from Queenstown, flight 14h 30m
from $509
Los Angeles to Nadi
Nadi: 1,950 mi (3,138 km) from Queenstown, flight 11h 25m
from $419
Los Angeles to Papeete
Papeete: 3,053 mi (4,914 km) from Queenstown, flight 7h 15m
from $521
To Queenstown from cities closest to Los Angeles
Auckland to Queenstown
Auckland: 6,522 mi (10,496 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 55m
from $53
Wellington to Queenstown
Wellington: 6,718 mi (10,812 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 25m
from $37
Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch: 6,901 mi (11,106 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 15m
from $92
Brisbane to Queenstown
Brisbane: 7,186 mi (11,565 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 30m
from $298
Sydney to Queenstown
Sydney: 7,502 mi (12,074 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h
from $197
Melbourne to Queenstown
Melbourne: 7,937 mi (12,774 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 10m
from $200
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Queenstown?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Auckland.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Queenstown?
Via Auckland: 13h 5m to the connection, 1h 55m after it, about 18h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Queenstown with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $707. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Queenstown?
Auckland (18h total), Brisbane (21h total), Sydney (21h 8m total) and Melbourne (22h 5m total).
How far is Queenstown from Los Angeles?
7,117 mi (11,454 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.