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Top places to visit in Southland

Milford Sound featuring mountains, forests and a pebble beach

Fiordland National Park

sunset at the estuary - the area beside the estuary used to be the city landfill and has been a restoration project since 1994 with ongoing planting and pest plant control. Walking and cycling loop track around the Lagoon and across the Roger Sutton Boardwalk. Interpretation, seating and bird watching opportunities. Views extend to Bluff Hill further south.

Invercargill

Cheap flights to Southland from $49 One Way, $95 Round Trip

$95 return flights and $49 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.

Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$95

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, May 21

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$173

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$194

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$364

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 22

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$734

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 19

ICN

Seoul

ZQN

Queenstown

$896

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 21

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,099

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	January 3 to January 21	$402
WLG	Queenstown	January 4 to January 14	$427
CHC	Queenstown	January 2 to January 2	$469
SYD	Queenstown	January 3 to January 10	$952

*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

$54 nightly

$63 total

Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026

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! (1,004 reviews)

Great location in Te Anau. Small cabin but clean and had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

$118 nightly

$138 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)

Room was comfortable, well stocked. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$76 nightly

$87 total

Dec 30 - Dec 31

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 ...

7.6/10 Good! (952 reviews)

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Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$83 nightly

$95 total

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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 ...

7/10 Good! (612 reviews)

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Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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

$112 nightly

$129 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Right across the street from the lake. An easy walk to RealNZ to pick up meet up with tour departures. The property is immaculate. It offers a coin laundry with full size machines.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

$118 nightly

$138 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)

Room was comfortable, well stocked. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$157 nightly

$181 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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

9.6/10 Exceptional! (838 reviews)

clean room, cozy place, totally love it. But the fabric sofa needs to be changed.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

$149 nightly

$171 total

Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026

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! (489 reviews)

Clean and welcoming. Awesome stay!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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

$54 nightly

$63 total

Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026

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! (1,004 reviews)

Great location in Te Anau. Small cabin but clean and had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Distinction Luxmore Hotel

Corner Mokonui Street & Main Street Te Anau

$179 nightly

$207 total

Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Fiordland ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Big spread of Breakfast

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

$118 nightly

$138 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)

Room was comfortable, well stocked. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$233 nightly

$268 total

Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (541 reviews)

Clean room, excellet staff, good amenities

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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

$118 nightly

$138 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (774 reviews)

Room was comfortable, well stocked. Super friendly and helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$54 nightly

$63 total

Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026

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! (1,004 reviews)

Great location in Te Anau. Small cabin but clean and had everything we needed.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$112 nightly

$129 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Right across the street from the lake. An easy walk to RealNZ to pick up meet up with tour departures. The property is immaculate. It offers a coin laundry with full size machines.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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Birchwood Cottages

208 Milford Road Te Anau

$241 nightly

$279 total

Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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

9.2/10 Wonderful! (158 reviews)

Families like: Playground, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...

Lovely quaint cottages. Great value for money.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

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 $95 to $1,099 this last week. The cheapest one-way ticket prices were $49, 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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