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Invercargill

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $62 One Way, $125 Round Trip

$125 return flights and $62 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.

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 28

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$125

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Jan 2

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$267

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 9

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$386

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Fri, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 23

WSI

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$581

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 3

SYD

Sydney

IVC

Invercargill

$727

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$935

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

RDU

Raleigh

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,134

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 21

BWI

Baltimore

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,250

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 24

JFK

New York

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,585

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 20

DEN

Denver

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,713

Roundtrip

found 22 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	May 8 to May 16	$228
MEL	Queenstown	May 8 to May 12	$571
SYD	Queenstown	May 10 to May 14	$675

*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

$47 total

May 16 - May 17

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)

Nice property, rooms are a little smaller than they appear on the photos but fairly standard size for this kind of place. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and parking was very easy. Only thing to be aware of is the shared bathrooms get very cold at night since they leave the windows open so be prepared ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$48 nightly

$56 total

May 18 - May 19

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! (815 reviews)

Our room was very clean. The hotel manager gave us excellent restaurant recommendations.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

$71 nightly

$82 total

May 17 - May 18

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 ...

7.8/10 Good! (962 reviews)

We didn't use the kitchen. The room was exceptionally clean the hotel receptionist was warm, courteous and above all extremely helpful she managed to obtain a clothing trolley for us

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$67 nightly

$78 total

May 16 - May 17

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! (694 reviews)

The price was good, the rooms were nice and large. Rooms and hotel in general are older, but in reasonable condition. Not really soundproof, as it was at times quite noisy from the hall or adjacent rooms. Fine for a short stay. Apparently, there is a restaurant on site, but only open depending on ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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

$81 nightly

$94 total

May 16 - May 17

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)

The laundry service was good, very clean and efficient washing machines and driers. The bed mattress, in our room was very uncomfortable, a suggestion would be to consider replacing it. The end unit was under an external stairwell leading to units above, when the stairs were in use it was noisey. ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$48 nightly

$56 total

May 18 - May 19

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! (815 reviews)

Our room was very clean. The hotel manager gave us excellent restaurant recommendations.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$129 nightly

$149 total

May 19 - May 20

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! (906 reviews)

Room was clean and spacious - also nice and warm. Kitchen was fully equipped and free use of washing machines. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Easy walking to town centre and a beautiful view of Lake Te Anau.

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$75 nightly

$86 total

May 20 - May 21

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! (520 reviews)

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Reviewed on Apr 18, 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

$41 nightly

$47 total

May 16 - May 17

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)

Nice property, rooms are a little smaller than they appear on the photos but fairly standard size for this kind of place. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and parking was very easy. Only thing to be aware of is the shared bathrooms get very cold at night since they leave the windows open so be prepared ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$81 nightly

$94 total

May 16 - May 17

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)

The laundry service was good, very clean and efficient washing machines and driers. The bed mattress, in our room was very uncomfortable, a suggestion would be to consider replacing it. The end unit was under an external stairwell leading to units above, when the stairs were in use it was noisey. ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

Fiordland Great Views Holiday Park

129 Te Anau Milford Highway Te Anau

Stay at this holiday park in Te Anau. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bathrooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

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Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$153 nightly

$176 total

May 12 - May 13

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! (621 reviews)

Breakfast very good,

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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

$48 nightly

$56 total

May 18 - May 19

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! (815 reviews)

Our room was very clean. The hotel manager gave us excellent restaurant recommendations.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$41 nightly

$47 total

May 16 - May 17

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)

Nice property, rooms are a little smaller than they appear on the photos but fairly standard size for this kind of place. Rooms and bathrooms were clean and parking was very easy. Only thing to be aware of is the shared bathrooms get very cold at night since they leave the windows open so be prepared ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$81 nightly

$94 total

May 16 - May 17

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)

The laundry service was good, very clean and efficient washing machines and driers. The bed mattress, in our room was very uncomfortable, a suggestion would be to consider replacing it. The end unit was under an external stairwell leading to units above, when the stairs were in use it was noisey. ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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Birchwood Cottages

208 Milford Road Te Anau

$98 nightly

$113 total

May 4 - May 5

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! (162 reviews)

Families like: Playground, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...

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Reviewed on Apr 29, 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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Economy

Chevrolet Spark

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass

5 people

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Southland?

If you're hunting down return flights, fares ranged from $125 to $1,713 this last week. The cheapest one-way ticket prices were $62, 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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