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Top places to visit in Southland

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river flowing into the sea, and distant landforms.

Invercargill

A clear river with large rocks, lush green trees, and a mountain in the background.

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $50 One Way, $128 Round Trip

$128 return flights and $50 one-way flights to Southland were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$128

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Thu, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 8

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$213

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 26

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$393

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 9

WSI

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$549

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Thu, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 8

SYD

Sydney

IVC

Invercargill

$671

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 13

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$916

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 27

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$931

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 6

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$977

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 20

HNL

Oahu

IVC

Invercargill

$991

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 15

ATL

Atlanta

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,262

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	November 1 to November 4	$145
WLG	Queenstown	November 1 to November 2	$370
MEL	Queenstown	October 30 to November 3	$664
SYD	Queenstown	October 30 to November 2	$698

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Southland Accommodation Deals

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$50 nightly

$58 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

"Clean room and excellent facilities"

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (837 reviews)

"I stayed in one of the cabins for two nights in October 2026. It was lovely and clean, and quiet. I had everything needed to ensure a comfortable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially Mike who I met on arrival. It’s is within walking distance to the shopping area and the lakefront. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$67 nightly

$77 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$81 nightly

$93 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

7.2/10 Good! (711 reviews)

"Rooms were okay, no odour. Entryway had odour, laundry room close by. Games room - pool table, table tennis. Restaurant not yet open for the season."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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.

Our Top Southland Apartment Hotels

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$106 nightly

$123 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre ...

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (837 reviews)

"I stayed in one of the cabins for two nights in October 2026. It was lovely and clean, and quiet. I had everything needed to ensure a comfortable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially Mike who I met on arrival. It’s is within walking distance to the shopping area and the lakefront. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$173 nightly

$200 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (937 reviews)

"Great place right on the lake. Really helpful & friendly staff. Town centre a 15 min walk. Lots of places to eat."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

$88 nightly

$102 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)

"From the moment you click on the website, its premise is based on a lie, for ‘Lakeside Te Anau Accommodation’ it is not! The room is relatively clean, no doubt helped by the bed bug warnings emblazoned on the room walls. It is rather quaint, the room decor and bedspreads reminding me of my great ..."

Reviewed on Oct 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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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$50 nightly

$58 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

"Clean room and excellent facilities"

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

15 Luxmore Drive Te Anau

$71 nightly

$82 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Popular attractions Fiordland Cinema and Luxmore Jet are located ...

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (837 reviews)

"I stayed in one of the cabins for two nights in October 2026. It was lovely and clean, and quiet. I had everything needed to ensure a comfortable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially Mike who I met on arrival. It’s is within walking distance to the shopping area and the lakefront. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

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Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

20 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$125 nightly

$144 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.2/10 Very Good! (947 reviews)

"Great view of the mountains and partial lake. Room was clean, close walk to town and shops."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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 Southland

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

$61 nightly

$71 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9/10 Wonderful! (837 reviews)

"I stayed in one of the cabins for two nights in October 2026. It was lovely and clean, and quiet. I had everything needed to ensure a comfortable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially Mike who I met on arrival. It’s is within walking distance to the shopping area and the lakefront. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$50 nightly

$58 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

"Clean room and excellent facilities"

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$106 nightly

$123 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

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Birchwood Cottages

208 Milford Road Te Anau

Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Fiordland Cinema and Luxmore Jet are located nearby.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)

Families like: Playground, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...

"V good"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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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.

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4 people

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5 people

Southland

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Southland?

If you're hunting down return flights, fares ranged from $128 to $1,262 this last week. The cheapest one-way ticket prices were $50, originating from Auckland (AKL).

How to book the cheapest flight to Southland?

With some of the biggest and best flight deals around, you'll always get more for your money with Orbitz. The following suggestions will help you snap up cheap flights to Southland — and leave you with more money in your pocket:

Depending on where you're departing from, choose the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival options). In certain cases, alternative departure points will have more competitive fares.
Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to compare the prices on days either side of your chosen departure. It's possible to find cheaper flight deals if your travel dates are flexible.
Hit 'Show options' to filter your search results. You can choose your preferred seating class and airline here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
The early bird catches the best savings, so purchase your seats once you've settled on your travel dates. The most affordable fares get snapped up first and prices increase as the departure date gets closer.
Bundle your flights, hotels and car rentals into a package deal and unlock great discounts. Save your hard-earned cash for things that really excite you, like exploring every corner of Southland.
Don't fly during peak seasons if possible. By avoiding summer and school vacations, you can save big on your airfares.

What is the best time to book a flight to Southland?

Book in January, February or August for the lowest airfares to Southland. Once you've located a bargain, snap it up — cheap flights are known to come and go in the blink of an eye.

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

Typically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days of the week to book flights to Southland. If you want the best airfares, search across those days and you could score an excellent flight deal.

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

Based on Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is normally the best day of the week for cheap flights to Southland. Tuesday also has wallet-friendly airfares, whereas Saturday has the most expensive ticket rates. Although flying out at the weekend can be more suitable, you'll have more money to play with if you set off early in the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Southland?

To book cheap flights to Southland, pack your suitcase and fly out in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to save serious money on your fare. If you're hoping to jet to Southland in June, it's worth remembering that this is the most expensive time of year to travel.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

Flexibility is important, that's why Orbitz lets you search for carriers that won't slap you with a fee for making amendments. Enter your departure and arrival points, then click on "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.

What do I need for the flight to Southland?

Any lengthy flight can be daunting, but it's nothing a little preparation can't solve. We've rounded up our top tips to make sure your journey flows without a hitch:

In all cases you'll need some identification. How much? This depends on which airport you take off from. When booking, you are encouraged to use the same name, birth date and gender as shown on your government-issued ID.
Have some extra entertainment for your long trip to Southland. If you've had enough of watching movies, give your eyes a much-needed break from all that screen time and listen to some music instead.
Long-haul trips can get seriously cold, especially if you're flying overnight. If you don't want to shiver in your seat, pack a jacket and some thick socks.

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

If you think a business or first-class fare is beyond your grasp, you may want to think again. Here are some top tips to help you score a premium flight to Southland for a whole lot less:

Being flexible isn't just for the gym. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up cheaper airfares when a big sale comes along.
Many budget carriers offer top-notch business or premium-class seating without the hefty fees.
Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade through your flight loyalty scheme.

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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