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Invercargill

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $62 One Way, $124 Round Trip

$124 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

$124

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$188

Roundtrip

just found

Sun, Dec 27 - Tue, Jan 5

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$248

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$371

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27

MEL

Melbourne

ZQN

Queenstown

$460

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Mon, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 11

AVV

Melbourne

ZQN

Queenstown

$525

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 18

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,173

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,176

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 18

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,180

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 18

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,187

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 23

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,498

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

MSP

Minneapolis

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,719

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
SYD	Queenstown	April 26 to May 2	$581

*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

$40 nightly

$47 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (1,003 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay, the room was relatively clean, the amenities were good, the location and value for money is good, the only reason I gave 4 stars was because our bedding had some big sexual activity stains but as soon as we notified reception they replaced the bedding immediately and even offered ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$48 nightly

$56 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (810 reviews)

My college age son and I stayed in a room on the site and had a great stay. We could spread out in the living room, could walk all over town easily, and even enjoyed the sauna and hot tub!

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$71 nightly

$82 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (960 reviews)

Very nice room and property. Helpful staff.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$84 nightly

$96 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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! (683 reviews)

Property is dated, and need of updating. Bed uncomfortable

Reviewed on Apr 15, 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 3 - May 4

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! (1,006 reviews)

We had a garden studio, one bedroom. This was the best stay so far in my two weeks in New Zealand. The room was great, had plenty of space and two queen size beds, one in a bedroom and one in the main room but plenty of space. Full kitchen and very nice bathroom. Wish I was staying more than one ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$48 nightly

$56 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (810 reviews)

My college age son and I stayed in a room on the site and had a great stay. We could spread out in the living room, could walk all over town easily, and even enjoyed the sauna and hot tub!

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$129 nightly

$149 total

May 6 - May 7

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! (901 reviews)

We stayed for two nights using this as a starting point for Milford Sound. Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was exceptionally clean and rooms were large with lots of space. Well located on the lake within easy walking distance of town. Convenient parking onsite near your room. Excellent value for ...

Reviewed on Apr 18, 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 13 - May 14

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! (519 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.

Score Epic Southland Accommodation Deals

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$40 nightly

$47 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (1,003 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay, the room was relatively clean, the amenities were good, the location and value for money is good, the only reason I gave 4 stars was because our bedding had some big sexual activity stains but as soon as we notified reception they replaced the bedding immediately and even offered ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$81 nightly

$94 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (1,006 reviews)

We had a garden studio, one bedroom. This was the best stay so far in my two weeks in New Zealand. The room was great, had plenty of space and two queen size beds, one in a bedroom and one in the main room but plenty of space. Full kitchen and very nice bathroom. Wish I was staying more than one ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$48 nightly

$56 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (810 reviews)

My college age son and I stayed in a room on the site and had a great stay. We could spread out in the living room, could walk all over town easily, and even enjoyed the sauna and hot tub!

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

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Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$153 nightly

$176 total

May 13 - May 14

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! (611 reviews)

Lovely room, great view comfortable bed , good air co. Only unusual thing no milk supplied for coffee.

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.

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 3 - May 4

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! (810 reviews)

My college age son and I stayed in a room on the site and had a great stay. We could spread out in the living room, could walk all over town easily, and even enjoyed the sauna and hot tub!

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$40 nightly

$47 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (1,003 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay, the room was relatively clean, the amenities were good, the location and value for money is good, the only reason I gave 4 stars was because our bedding had some big sexual activity stains but as soon as we notified reception they replaced the bedding immediately and even offered ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$81 nightly

$94 total

May 3 - May 4

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! (1,006 reviews)

We had a garden studio, one bedroom. This was the best stay so far in my two weeks in New Zealand. The room was great, had plenty of space and two queen size beds, one in a bedroom and one in the main room but plenty of space. Full kitchen and very nice bathroom. Wish I was staying more than one ...

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

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Birchwood Cottages

208 Milford Road Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$147 nightly

$170 total

Apr 29 - Apr 30

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! (161 reviews)

Families like: Playground, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...

Clean and comfortable with everything we needed.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 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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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 $124 to $1,719 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.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

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

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.