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Top places to visit in Otago

A mountainous town with a lake, surrounded by forest and clouds.

Queenstown

A historic building with a tower, surrounded by trees and a green bus.

Dunedin

A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Wānaka

Cheap flights to Otago from $55 One Way, $110 Round Trip

$110 return flights and $55 one-way flights to Otago were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$110

Roundtrip

found 16 hours ago

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

AKL

Auckland

DUD

Dunedin

$122

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$412

Roundtrip

found 22 hours ago

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

WSI

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$552

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

SYD

Sydney

DUD

Dunedin

$600

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 26

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$977

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

SFO

San Francisco

DUD

Dunedin

$1,183

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 7

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,222

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, May 19 - Tue, May 25

JFK

New York

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,409

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 17

BOS

Boston

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,439

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	July 18 to July 20	$282
WLG	Queenstown	July 17 to July 18	$414
SYD	Queenstown	July 19 to July 23	$567

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Otago Accommodation Deals

Reavers Lodge

56 Hamilton Rd Queenstown

$84 nightly

$96 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

6.2/10 (1,001 reviews)

"It was nice but very loud. Could hear the people above me walking all night. Any movement you are up. But great views."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road Queenstown

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$59 nightly

$68 total

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

7.8/10 Good! (750 reviews)

"My sister and I shared Spike 1 and 2, which was perfect for being in Queenstown for 4 nights. It's a really nice unit, and it had everything we needed, and it was easy enough to keep the place warm (which is not a given in NZ in July). It was close enough to downtown that we just walked there. We ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Law Courts Hotel

53 Stuart Street Dunedin

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$70 nightly

$80 total

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Popular attractions New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame and Dunedin Railways are located ...

7.8/10 Good! (595 reviews)

"My room was clean and reasonably well appointed. The bathroom was a bit old and outdated, but functionable. I really don't need a lot, so the cost was pretty cheap for what I required."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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Amber Lodge Motel

1 Gorge Road Queenstown

Stay at this motel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Queenstown Mall and Cookie Time Cookie Bar are located ...

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Otago Apartment Hotels

Platinum Queenstown Villas

96 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (579 reviews)

"Awesome place to stay in Queenstown. One of the best places we have stayed at in our travels all over the world. Full amenities and the location can't be beat! Be sure to book the lake facing units as waking up every morning to the view of the Remarkables is a once in a lifetime experience. The units ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Clearbrook Motels Wanaka

72 Helwick Street, corner Upton Street Wanaka

$165 nightly

$192 total

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (447 reviews)

"There is washer and dryer in the room which is very convient."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka

$186 nightly

$214 total

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (847 reviews)

"Pros: good size with all 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Balcony view was amazing. There are pools and games rooms for guests to use. Cons: parking was a bit messy and the garage was too small for a 7-seater. Kitchen would be better if there was a bit of kitchen supplies such as kitchen towels and oil. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

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Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road Queenstown

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$59 nightly

$68 total

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

7.8/10 Good! (750 reviews)

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$180 nightly

$206 total

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)

"Great Hotel, Good staff."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown

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$131 nightly

$151 total

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,587 reviews)

"This hotel was just okay, not great, but not bad either. The location was good for us as it was super close to the airport and we had a very early morning flight out of ZQN. We had a couple of rooms booked for our family but ended up having to ask reception to switch one of the rooms because it smelled ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

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$250 nightly

$287 total

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (656 reviews)

"Great views of mountains and lake, with small view obstruction from main lobby. Front desk personnel were very helpful and kind. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were spacious with decent amenities provided."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

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Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

88 Frankton Road Queenstown

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$145 nightly

$167 total

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)

"Good clean room, friendly staff nice restaurant"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Otago

Platinum Queenstown Villas

96 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (579 reviews)

Families like: Kitchen, babysitting, close to beach, skiing nearby

Travelers say...

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka

$186 nightly

$214 total

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (847 reviews)

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

91 Fernhill Road Queenstown

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$133 nightly

$153 total

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,039 reviews)

"Our stay was incredibly disappointing due to the poor customer service. We arrived to find that the heating/air conditioning in our room wasn’t working, and with outside temperatures below freezing, the room was extremely cold. The only solution offered was a small fan heater, which barely warmed ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

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Sherwood Queenstown

554 Frankton Road Queenstown

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$137 nightly

$158 total

Jul 19 - Jul 20

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

"Great ambiance & fantastic restaurant."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Otago

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Otago?

Reserve a fare with one of the 20 airlines that operate services to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) and come prepared for amazing new adventures. This popular airport is the entryway for exploring Otago. When it's time to check off this region, these trusted carriers will take you there:

The Flying Kangaroo - 31 flights to Otago per month
Jetstar - 31 flights to Otago per month
Air New Zealand - 23 flights to Otago per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Otago?

There's one main entrance point for this area — Wanaka (WKA). Book your tickets for this popular gateway and see all that Otago has to offer.

How much is a flight to Otago?

Lots of sensational deals were up for the taking this week, with return flights to Otago ranging between $110 and $1,439. But it was passengers starting their trip from Auckland (AKL) who scored the really big bargains. One-way flights to Otago started at just $55.

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Once you've figured out your travel dates, don't waste time booking your flight. Fares generally climb as the departure date gets closer.
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What is the best time to book a flight to Otago?

Pick up a bargain and book your tickets to Otago in January. If you've missed this month, don't stress. February and August often have affordable airfares too. Be careful not to snooze on a sale — cheap flights come and go in the click of a mouse!

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Otago?

Land a fantastic flight deal by making a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the best days to land cheap fares to Otago.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Otago?

Everyone enjoys a great bargain, so we suggest setting off earlier in the week to nab cheap flights to Otago. Orbitz data from 2020 shows you can snap up the best prices on flights that take off on Mondays. Tuesdays are the next cheapest day, while Saturdays are the dearest. Many people like to start their vacation at the weekend, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite movies.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Otago?

If you're flexible with your travel dates, think about jetting off in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to travel if you want cheap flights to Otago. As you would expect, fares get pricier in June and flights book out fast.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

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What do I need for the flight to Otago?

It's wise to be prepared for anything when going on a trip. Keep in mind the following pointers for a smooth journey:

In all cases you'll need to show proof of identification. How much? This depends on where you're traveling from. When booking, you are encouraged to type in the same name, gender and birth date as displayed on your government-issued ID.
If you're flying directly to Otago, it's likely you're going to be in the air for quite some time. Pack lots of snacks and entertainment to keep you occupied. Now is a great time to dive into that book you haven't read yet!
Cabin temperatures can make you shiver. Bring a sweater even if you're heading off during the peak of Otago summer.

How many direct flights are there to Otago?

Get to Otago quickly on one of the 4 direct flights that touch down here each month. For a comfortable and stress-free trip, have a look at the nonstop services from Sounds Air.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Otago?

There are ways of booking business or first-class fares to Otago that won't burn a hole through your budget. Claim a seat at the front of the plane for less with these great tips:

Be more flexible with your travel dates and hold out for sales or exclusive offers on first or business-class airfares.
Look for a budget carrier that has seats in business class. They often come with extra space and a glass of Champagne — and a more appealing price.
Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade your fare with frequent flyer loyalty programs.

What is the best time to go to Otago?

May, September and October is the most popular time to visit Otago. If you're eager to arrive when the weather's warmer, purchase your flights during summer. Temperatures typically fluctuate between 50 ºF in the evening and 60 ºF during the day at this time of year. Like most destinations in the Southern Hemisphere, the summer season in Otago begins December 1.

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