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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 $56 One Way, $111 Round Trip

$111 return flights and $56 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.

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 21

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$111

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Jun 11 - Sun, Jun 13

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$228

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 4

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$377

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sat, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 17

MEL

Melbourne

ZQN

Queenstown

$476

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Jan 28

WSI

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$549

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Fri, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 24

AVV

Melbourne

ZQN

Queenstown

$580

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$916

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Thu, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 26

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$936

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 17

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$953

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Dec 6

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,061

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 16

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,160

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 21

LAX

Los Angeles

IVC

Invercargill

$1,254

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	October 17 to October 21	$179
WLG	Queenstown	October 18 to October 25	$313
CHC	Queenstown	October 16 to October 18	$453
MEL	Queenstown	October 18 to October 26	$536
SYD	Queenstown	October 16 to October 18	$692

*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

$41 nightly

$48 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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)

"Stunning property, lake views were phenomenal! Family room was spacious and very well appointed, super comfy beds and cleaned beautifully. A little further out of town but still close enough to walk, worth it for the views! Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$63 nightly

$74 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

$83 nightly

$95 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$75 nightly

$86 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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! (705 reviews)

"Clean room, with friendly staff . Spacious, . Good for short stays on your way to Milford Sound ."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 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

$104 nightly

$121 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$63 nightly

$74 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

$267 nightly

$310 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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! (932 reviews)

"This was one of our favorite stays in New Zealand. The lake view is so beautiful and the grounds were absolutely stunning in March with cherry trees blooming. We appreciated how close we were to the town center and enjoyed eating at the Ranch and watching the movie at the Black Dog. We had an overnight ..."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

$103 nightly

$118 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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. ...

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

$41 nightly

$48 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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)

"Stunning property, lake views were phenomenal! Family room was spacious and very well appointed, super comfy beds and cleaned beautifully. A little further out of town but still close enough to walk, worth it for the views! Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park

15 Luxmore Drive Te Anau

$70 nightly

$81 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (324 reviews)

"Clean and tidy, basic grounds and facilities"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2026

Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau

20 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$115 nightly

$132 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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! (945 reviews)

"Lady at reception who checked us in was not welcoming at all, super unfriendly face towards to all customers.... Will not return."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2026

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$63 nightly

$74 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$63 nightly

$74 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

$41 nightly

$48 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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)

"Stunning property, lake views were phenomenal! Family room was spacious and very well appointed, super comfy beds and cleaned beautifully. A little further out of town but still close enough to walk, worth it for the views! Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$104 nightly

$121 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 ...

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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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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Southland?

If you're hunting down return flights, fares ranged from $111 to $1,254 this last week. The cheapest one-way ticket prices were $56, 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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