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How to get from Queenstown to Los Angeles

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Auckland: about 17h 1m including the connection. Other options: via Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Two tickets from $449.

Flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles

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Best fares from Queenstown to Los Angeles

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $617 25 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $617

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Auckland
17h 1m
two tickets, via Auckland
$449
connection options
4
straight-line distance
7,117 mi (11,454 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
17h 1m
with the connection
Queenstown to Auckland flight 1h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to Los Angeles flight 12h 11m
two ticketsfrom $449
Via Brisbane
Australia
19h 58m
with the connection
Queenstown to Brisbane flight 3h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to Los Angeles flight 13h 8m
two ticketsfrom $1,440
Via Sydney
Australia
20h 10m
with the connection
Queenstown to Sydney flight 3h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to Los Angeles flight 13h 50m
two ticketsfrom $643
Via Melbourne
Australia
20h 55m
with the connection
Queenstown to Melbourne flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Los Angeles flight 14h 25m
two ticketsfrom $664

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.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+19° +7° +15° 6 days
Feb
+20° +8° +15° 5 days
Mar
+20° +9° +14° 8 days
Apr
+24° +11° +15° 2 days
May
+25° +13° +17° 1 days
Jun
+28° +15° +19° 1 days
Jul
+31° +17° +20° 0 days
Aug
+32° +18° +21° 1 days
Sep
+31° +18° +21° 2 days
Oct
+28° +14° +19° 2 days
Nov
+23° +10° +17° 3 days
Dec
+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles?
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 Queenstown to Los Angeles?
Via Auckland: 1h 50m to the connection, 12h 11m after it, about 17h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $449. 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 Queenstown and Los Angeles?
Auckland (17h 1m total), Brisbane (19h 58m total), Sydney (20h 10m total) and Melbourne (20h 55m total).
How far is Los Angeles from Queenstown?
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.