$56 Cheap flights to Otago

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Top places to visit in Otago

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

Queenstown

A calm lake surrounded by mountains under a clear sky.

Wānaka

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

Dunedin

Cheap flights to Otago from $56 One Way, $111 Round Trip

$111 return flights and $56 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.

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$111

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 15

AKL

Auckland

DUD

Dunedin

$163

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sat, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 13

BNE

Brisbane

ZQN

Queenstown

$572

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Tue, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 21

BNE

Brisbane

DUD

Dunedin

$617

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 16

ADL

Adelaide

ZQN

Queenstown

$807

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 16

ADL

Adelaide

DUD

Dunedin

$830

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Fri, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 18

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$916

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 8

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$976

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Jun 15

LAX

Los Angeles

DUD

Dunedin

$976

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Tue, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 10

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,166

Roundtrip

found 3 hours ago

Sat, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 7

SFO

San Francisco

DUD

Dunedin

$1,185

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 2

ATL

Atlanta

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,261

Roundtrip

found 9 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	November 7 to November 11	$218
WLG	Queenstown	November 7 to November 11	$278
CHC	Queenstown	November 8 to November 11	$412
SYD	Queenstown	November 6 to November 12	$606
BNE	Queenstown	November 7 to December 7	$672
BNE	Momona	November 7 to December 7	$693
LAX	Queenstown	November 7 to November 13	$1,257

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Otago Accommodation Deals

Reavers Lodge

56 Hamilton Rd Queenstown

$82 nightly

$94 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 (1,000 reviews)

"Very noisy, bathroom wasn't up to the mark."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road Queenstown

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$68 nightly

$79 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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! (794 reviews)

"Great facilities. Easy walk into town. Nice to find an off street park too."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2026

Law Courts Hotel

53 Stuart Street Dunedin

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$68 nightly

$78 total

Dec 2 - Dec 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! (597 reviews)

"Great dinner"

Reviewed on Sep 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

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Clearbrook Motels Wanaka

72 Helwick Street, corner Upton Street Wanaka

$173 nightly

$200 total

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (457 reviews)

"Property was very clean and had modern appliances. The living area and the patio offered a great view of the nearby mountains. It was conveniently located near the town center so walking to restaurants and shop was easily manageable. The bed in the main room was slightly uncomfortable – it felt like ..."

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka

$195 nightly

$225 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

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Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$68 nightly

$79 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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! (794 reviews)

"Great facilities. Easy walk into town. Nice to find an off street park too."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 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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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown

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$155 nightly

$178 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,686 reviews)

"Everything was excellent. We were upgraded to a studio self contained room at no extra cost. This was great as we had washing machine/dryer and kitchenette, giving us option to wash clothes after big day and cook food if required. Great hotel that has made our stay memorable."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$225 nightly

$259 total

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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! (701 reviews)

"Very quiet location close to Queenstown central . Room was serviced to a high standard , restaurant staff lovely . Breakfast is expensive but had on last day and was not disappointed. Only downside encountered was it was park where you like so if you weren’t in car park late afternoon early evening ..."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown

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$196 nightly

$225 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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! (1,073 reviews)

"No microwave. Small room. Bus stop in front."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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Mi-pad Queenstown

4 Henry Street Queenstown Otago

$211 nightly

$242 total

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

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 ...

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

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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka

$195 nightly

$225 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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. ...

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

91 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$155 nightly

$178 total

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)

"Great hotel to stay in. Its a little old but none the less a great hotel. The guy at the bar was really great and gave wonderful service. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

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Sherwood Queenstown

554 Frankton Road Queenstown

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$145 nightly

$166 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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 ...

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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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Otago?

Reserve a fare with one of the 24 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 $111 and $1,261. But it was passengers starting their trip from Auckland (AKL) who scored the really big bargains. One-way flights to Otago started at just $56.

How to book the cheapest flight to Otago?

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Departing from or landing at other airports can help you save on airfares. Type in your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, select the 'Nearby airports' function below to see your options.
If you're flexible with your schedule, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link. It'll display the flight deals for the days before and after your chosen departure. Airfares often vary depending on the day of the week.
To optimize your results, click on 'Show options.' You can search based on airlines, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also choose your preferred departure and arrival times under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
Once you've figured out your travel dates, don't waste time booking your flight. Fares generally climb as the departure date gets closer.
Make serious savings on your trip by combining your flights, hotels and car rental into a package. Your travel budget will thank you for it.
Don't fly during peak seasons if possible. By avoiding summer and school vacations, you can save plenty on your airfare.

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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