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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.

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$95

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$173

Roundtrip

just found

Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$221

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 19

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$341

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 10

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$697

Roundtrip

found 23 hours ago

Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 17

SEA

Seattle

ZQN

Queenstown

$936

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 17

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,044

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Mar 11

LAX

Los Angeles

IVC

Invercargill

$1,146

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 2

ORD

Chicago

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,211

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	December 12 to December 17	$440
AKL	Invercargill Airport	December 12 to December 26	$655
SYD	Queenstown	December 12 to December 18	$745
MEL	Queenstown	December 13 to December 14	$947

*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

$60 nightly

$70 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

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! (1,000 reviews)

Great accommodation, close to town, and tourist activities.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$197 nightly

$227 total

Dec 18 - Dec 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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)

Friendly staff. Comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$65 nightly

$75 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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! (950 reviews)

Great location. Room was very clean. Comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

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! (606 reviews)

Great clean room. Courteous staff. Easy walk to downtown

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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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.

Our Top Southland Apartment Hotels

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

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! (1,007 reviews)

The property is beautifully landscaped and the view of the lake and boats very nice. We were even treated to a morning rainbow. The unit itself is very liveable, dining table, couches, nice compartmented bathroom, and beds to sleep 5 comfortably. Check in and out were easy, goodwalking distance to ...

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

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Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$197 nightly

$227 total

Dec 18 - Dec 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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)

Friendly staff. Comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

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! (828 reviews)

The view is to die for. Very spacious and clean. Nice to have a kitchen. Staff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

$152 nightly

$175 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)

Room was very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 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

$60 nightly

$70 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

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! (1,000 reviews)

Great accommodation, close to town, and tourist activities.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$197 nightly

$227 total

Dec 18 - Dec 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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)

Friendly staff. Comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$231 nightly

$265 total

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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! (532 reviews)

Beautiful views, lovely room

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$175 nightly

$202 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

Very pleasant reception

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$197 nightly

$227 total

Dec 18 - Dec 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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)

Friendly staff. Comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$60 nightly

$70 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

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! (1,000 reviews)

Great accommodation, close to town, and tourist activities.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

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! (1,007 reviews)

The property is beautifully landscaped and the view of the lake and boats very nice. We were even treated to a morning rainbow. The unit itself is very liveable, dining table, couches, nice compartmented bathroom, and beds to sleep 5 comfortably. Check in and out were easy, goodwalking distance to ...

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

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Birchwood Cottages

208 Milford Road Te Anau

$149 nightly

$172 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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! (157 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 $1,211 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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