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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river flowing into the sea, and distant landforms.

Invercargill

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $57 One Way, $113 Round Trip

$113 return flights and $57 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

$113

Roundtrip

found 16 hours ago

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$184

Roundtrip

just found

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 12

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$205

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$376

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 24

WSI

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$564

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Jun 26 - Sun, Jun 28

SYD

Sydney

IVC

Invercargill

$800

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 8

ORD

Chicago

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,165

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Fri, Feb 19 - Sat, Mar 13

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,230

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

IAD

Washington

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,311

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	June 28 to July 2	$146
SYD	Queenstown	June 26 to June 29	$597
SYD	Invercargill Airport	June 26 to June 28	$800

*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

$37 nightly

$43 total

Jul 6 - Jul 7

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)

"We got a free upgrade from a standard trip room to a kitchen cabin. Overall the kitchen cabin had a few dead flies and bees near the window. Might have froze to death in the cold. Other than that, the area was clean. Nothing much about the views because it was rainy and gloomy when we arrived. Everything ..."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$45 nightly

$52 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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 ...

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$69 nightly

$80 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Total with taxes and fees

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$59 nightly

$68 total

Jul 5 - Jul 6

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! (700 reviews)

"This place is run down and in dire need of some attention. Power points in room didn’t work and had to go to reception to get them to reset the circuit for my room. Major hot water issues in the shower. Temp went from boiling (dangerous) to freezing cold in seconds. Couldn’t stay in for safety reasons. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$77 nightly

$89 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

"Room was clean and quiet in the area."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$45 nightly

$52 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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 ...

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$132 nightly

$152 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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! (919 reviews)

"Almost perfect, oven would have been nice but nit picking. Lovely helpful lady on reception"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$73 nightly

$84 total

Jul 15 - Jul 16

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! (524 reviews)

"We were very impressed with the thoughtful details and amenities at this motor lodge. Kitchen was well equipped, included ample coffee/tea, and included toiletries. It is also right across the street from a walking path the to waterfront."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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

$37 nightly

$43 total

Jul 6 - Jul 7

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)

"We got a free upgrade from a standard trip room to a kitchen cabin. Overall the kitchen cabin had a few dead flies and bees near the window. Might have froze to death in the cold. Other than that, the area was clean. Nothing much about the views because it was rainy and gloomy when we arrived. Everything ..."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$77 nightly

$89 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

"Room was clean and quiet in the area."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$143 nightly

$165 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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! (648 reviews)

"I decided to book a last minute holiday to Queenstown and chose to stay at Kamana Lakehouse. Super clean and helpful, bubbly staff. The only negative is the construction happening near the hotel, making too much noise in the mornings however this is out of the control of the hotel itself. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$119 nightly

$136 total

Jun 23 - Jun 24

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)

"Great room and handy location. Underground carpark was very tight to get into and at an extra cost."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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

$45 nightly

$52 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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 ...

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$37 nightly

$43 total

Jul 6 - Jul 7

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)

"We got a free upgrade from a standard trip room to a kitchen cabin. Overall the kitchen cabin had a few dead flies and bees near the window. Might have froze to death in the cold. Other than that, the area was clean. Nothing much about the views because it was rainy and gloomy when we arrived. Everything ..."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$77 nightly

$89 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

"Room was clean and quiet in the area."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

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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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4 people

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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 $113 to $1,311 this last week. The cheapest one-way ticket prices were $57, 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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