Flying from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): What you need to know
The timezone in Queenstown is UTC+13, which is 21 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Queenstown Airport is located in Queenstown.
Your flight from Los Angeles to ZQN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like December? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to ZQN. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
LAX is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
81% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to ZQN flight:
About Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ZQN:
Pick up a Queenstown Airport rental car and discover Queenstown and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Hao Rentals and mode rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport flight.
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
Queenstown Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Queenstown. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport is 362 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 704 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to ZQN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Visit Queenstown in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Los Angeles to ZQN plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Queenstown to range from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Queenstown
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Queenstown right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Queenstown Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Air Milford, Glenorchy-Queenstown Road and Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters are highlights which should be on any good Queenstown itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Dunedin is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Queenstown. Around 161 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.
Around 161 kilometres south of Queenstown, Invercargill is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Anderson Park, Aurora Australis viewpoint and Southland Museum & Art Gallery.