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Top places to visit in Southland

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.
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Invercargill

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Milford Sound featuring mountains, forests and a pebble beach
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Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $52 One Way, $119 Round Trip

$119 return flights and $52 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.

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 17
AKL
Auckland
ZQN
Queenstown
$119 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$119
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, May 2 from Auckland to Queenstown, returning Sun, May 17, priced at $119 found 7 hours ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
AKL
Auckland
IVC
Invercargill
$168 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from Auckland to Invercargill, returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $168 found 5 days ago
Tue, Oct 7 - Fri, Oct 10
AKL
Auckland
ZQN
Queenstown
$168 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Auckland to Queenstown, returning Fri, Oct 10, priced at $168 found 3 days ago
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 2
SYD
Sydney
ZQN
Queenstown
$345 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$345
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Jan 25 from Sydney to Queenstown, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $345 found 3 days ago
Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 12
SYD
Sydney
ZQN
Queenstown
$464 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$464
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from Sydney to Queenstown, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $464 found 22 hours ago
Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
SYD
Sydney
IVC
Invercargill
$616 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$616
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from Sydney to Invercargill, returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $616 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23
SEA
Seattle
ZQN
Queenstown
$837 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$837
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Mar 18 from Seattle to Queenstown, returning Mon, Mar 23, priced at $837 found 6 days ago
Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Apr 12
LAX
Los Angeles
ZQN
Queenstown
$850 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$850
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Mar 21 from Los Angeles to Queenstown, returning Sun, Apr 12, priced at $850 found 3 days ago
Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 16
SLC
Salt Lake City
ZQN
Queenstown
$1,002 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,002
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Dec 5 from Salt Lake City to Queenstown, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $1,002 found 4 days ago
Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20
LAX
Los Angeles
ZQN
Queenstown
$1,030 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,030
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from Los Angeles to Queenstown, returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $1,030 found 5 days ago
Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 8
DEN
Denver
ZQN
Queenstown
$1,180 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,180
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Nov 25 from Denver to Queenstown, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $1,180 found 6 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 31
LAX
Los Angeles
IVC
Invercargill
$1,396 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,396
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Los Angeles to Invercargill, returning Sat, Jan 31, priced at $1,396 found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLQueenstownJuly 12 to July 26$238
AKLInvercargill AirportJuly 11 to July 22$424
SYDQueenstownJuly 12 to July 30$728
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Southland Accommodation Deals

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall Good"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

5 out of 5
128 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 5-star 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! (745 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpfull and generous staff. Clean well kept facilities and rooms. Would easily reccomend. Ps could have had a can opener in our studio tho (we got caught out)"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Ibis Styles Invercargill

Ibis Styles Invercargill

3 out of 5
15 Tay Street, Invercargill
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$84 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$96 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Invercargill. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (942 reviews)
Clean, convenient and comfortable
"Have stayed at the Ibis on three occassions. It's clean, comfortable and conveniently located. On one occassion the room was very small and cramped. Room heaters are the hot water type, and gave problems on two occassions (and as I only returned to the room at night, this could not be addressed until ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Ibis Styles Invercargill
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Fiordland Hotel

Fiordland Hotel

3 out of 5
91 Luxmore Drive, Te Anau
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (582 reviews)
"Just like other comments suggest. The premises are a bit dated but the room and bathroom were clean and everything was working. I did not have any problems sleeping. Distance from the city centre is an issue and the nearest cafe is 500m away. Since there is no restaurant/breakfast in-house, this ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Fiordland Hotel
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

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
36 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
$92 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$106 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great little motel. Large clean rooms with everything you need. Friendly staff, plenty of parking. Ground floor rooms open up onto gardens with lakefront views. You can watch the seaplanes land on the lake. Easy, flat walk into the town centre."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

5 out of 5
128 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 5-star 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! (745 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpfull and generous staff. Clean well kept facilities and rooms. Would easily reccomend. Ps could have had a can opener in our studio tho (we got caught out)"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

4 out of 5
42 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
Stay at this 4-star 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! (780 reviews)
"Beautiful view of the lake, very quiet, awesome room and close to everything."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

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Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments
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Aden Motel

Aden Motel

3 out of 5
57-59 Quintin Drive, Te Anau
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$85 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$98 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Friendly staff! Nice and cozy accommodation."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Aden Motel
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

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall Good"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
Fully refundable
$170 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$196 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful property. Great location. Lovely customer service from Shay on arrival. Great staff all around. Great breakfast. Our daughter loved the kids club facilities and movie night program. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
$219 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$252 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
"Friendly and very helpful staff; great amenities and facilities; excellent dining experience with exquisite meals and awesome meal presentation!"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Kamana Lakehouse
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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$158 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$181 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,003 reviews)
"I like the facilities amd very convenience."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
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

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

5 out of 5
128 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 5-star 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! (745 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpfull and generous staff. Clean well kept facilities and rooms. Would easily reccomend. Ps could have had a can opener in our studio tho (we got caught out)"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau
Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway, Te Anau
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Overall Good"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
36 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
$92 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$106 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Luxmore Jet and Fiordland National Park Visitor ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great little motel. Large clean rooms with everything you need. Friendly staff, plenty of parking. Ground floor rooms open up onto gardens with lakefront views. You can watch the seaplanes land on the lake. Easy, flat walk into the town centre."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

Lakeside Motel & Apartments
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Birchwood Cottages
Great for families

Birchwood Cottages

3 out of 5
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! (156 reviews)

Families like: Playground, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...
"Lovely quaint cottages. Great value for money."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

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Birchwood Cottages
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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Southland

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How much is a flight to Southland?
If you're hunting down return flights, fares ranged from $119 to $1,396 this last week. The cheapest one-way ticket prices were $52, 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:

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  • 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:

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  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade through your flight loyalty scheme.

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