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Top places to visit in Southland

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

Invercargill

A clear river with large rocks, lush green trees, and a mountain in the background.

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $58 One Way, $110 Round Trip

$110 return flights and $58 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

$110

Roundtrip

found 12 hours ago

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

AKL

Auckland

ZQN

Queenstown

$168

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 9

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$240

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 31

NPE

Napier

IVC

Invercargill

$322

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17

NPE

Napier

ZQN

Queenstown

$344

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 26

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$976

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 4

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,215

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sat, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 28

DFW

Dallas

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,238

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13

JFK

New York

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,400

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	July 12 to July 24	$386
CHC	Queenstown	July 12 to July 13	$503
MEL	Queenstown	July 11 to July 14	$642
SYD	Queenstown	July 10 to July 12	$926

*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

$36 nightly

$42 total

Jul 21 - Jul 22

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)

"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

$53 nightly

$62 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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

$79 total

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Total with taxes and fees

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Fiordland Hotel

1 Burnby Drive Te Anau

$59 nightly

$68 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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

$79 nightly

$92 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

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)

"It was great!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$53 nightly

$62 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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

$125 nightly

$145 total

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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! (921 reviews)

"Lovely property in a handy location to town with a beautiful view of the lake"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$72 nightly

$83 total

Jul 19 - Jul 20

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! (525 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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Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$79 nightly

$92 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

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)

"It was great!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$36 nightly

$42 total

Jul 21 - Jul 22

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)

"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

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

24 Frankton Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$172 nightly

$197 total

Jul 19 - Jul 20

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! (1,013 reviews)

"We had a amazing stay, the staff was great, only issue was trying to find off-street parking since the parking was full onsite when we arrived. The view was great from the room."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2026

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Kamana Lakehouse

139 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$242 nightly

$279 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

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! (655 reviews)

"Great views of mountains and lake, with small view obstruction from main lobby. Front desk personnel were very helpful and kind. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms were spacious with decent amenities provided."

Reviewed on Jul 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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Southland

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$53 nightly

$62 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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

$36 nightly

$42 total

Jul 21 - Jul 22

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)

"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

$79 nightly

$92 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

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)

"It was great!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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 $110 to $1,400 this last week. The cheapest one-way ticket prices were $58, originating from Auckland (AKL).

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What is the best time to book a flight to Southland?

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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?

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What do I need for the flight to Southland?

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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.

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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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