Flights from San Francisco to Queenstown
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Auckland
- 17h 50m
- two tickets, via Melbourne
- $1,345
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 7,144 mi (11,497 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
New Zealand
17h 50m
with the connection
San Francisco to Auckland
flight 12h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to Queenstown
flight 1h 55m
Via Brisbane
Australia
20h 50m
with the connection
San Francisco to Brisbane
flight 14h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to Queenstown
flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,627
Via Sydney
Australia
21h 13m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,442
Via Melbourne
Australia
22h 5m
with the connection
San Francisco to Melbourne
flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Queenstown
flight 3h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,345
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 San Francisco to cities closest to Queenstown
San Francisco to Auckland
Auckland: 646 mi (1,040 km) from Queenstown, flight 12h 55m
San Francisco to Sydney
Sydney: 1,207 mi (1,943 km) from Queenstown, flight 15h 13m
from $662
San Francisco to Melbourne
Melbourne: 1,323 mi (2,129 km) from Queenstown, flight 15h 55m
from $590
San Francisco to Brisbane
Brisbane: 1,490 mi (2,398 km) from Queenstown, flight 14h 20m
from $923
San Francisco to Nadi
Nadi: 1,950 mi (3,138 km) from Queenstown, flight 11h 35m
from $435
San Francisco to Papeete
Papeete: 3,053 mi (4,914 km) from Queenstown, flight 7h 43m
from $315
To Queenstown from cities closest to San Francisco
Auckland to Queenstown
Auckland: 6,529 mi (10,508 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 55m
from $53
Wellington to Queenstown
Wellington: 6,746 mi (10,856 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 25m
from $37
Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch: 6,932 mi (11,156 km) from San Francisco, flight 1h 15m
from $92
Brisbane to Queenstown
Brisbane: 7,081 mi (11,395 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 30m
from $298
Sydney to Queenstown
Sydney: 7,424 mi (11,948 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h
from $197
Melbourne to Queenstown
Melbourne: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 10m
from $200
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Queenstown?
Via Auckland: 12h 55m to the connection, 1h 55m after it, about 17h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Queenstown with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,345. 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 San Francisco and Queenstown?
Auckland (17h 50m total), Brisbane (20h 50m total), Sydney (21h 13m total) and Melbourne (22h 5m total).
How far is Queenstown from San Francisco?
7,144 mi (11,497 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.