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Flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 16h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 54m
ZQNLAXAKL

Queenstown to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey16h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Los Angeles

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZQN Auckland (AKL) LAX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 54m
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ZQN Sydney (SYD) LAX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~20h 01m
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ZQN Brisbane (BNE) LAX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~19h 55m
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ZQN Melbourne (MEL) LAX
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,454 km7,113 miles
Journey time
16h 54mestimate
Time difference
-21hLos Angeles vs Queenstown
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
ZQN → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Sydney and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,454 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Los Angeles?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Queenstown and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 21 hours behind Queenstown.

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