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Invercargill

Fiordland National Park

Cheap flights to Southland from $57 One Way, $114 Round Trip

$114 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

$114

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Sun, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 23

AKL

Auckland

IVC

Invercargill

$210

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27

SYD

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$378

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3

WSI

Sydney

ZQN

Queenstown

$577

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, May 24 - Sun, May 31

LAX

Los Angeles

ZQN

Queenstown

$944

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 6

DFW

Dallas

ZQN

Queenstown

$988

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 13

HNL

Oahu

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,061

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, May 18 - Tue, Jun 2

SEA

Seattle

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,133

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Wed, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 17

SFO

San Francisco

ZQN

Queenstown

$1,175

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Queenstown	May 22 to May 29	$193
CHC	Queenstown	May 22 to May 26	$212
SYD	Queenstown	May 23 to May 26	$617

*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

$46 total

Jun 1 - Jun 2

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)

good cheap stay for a rest before heading to milford sound staff were friendly and helpful kitchen was well maintained lounge area had a tv and few tables to eat after cooking checkout process was easy just drop your keys overall a good time would recommend

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$58 nightly

$67 total

Jun 10 - Jun 11

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! (819 reviews)

Did not realize is was a campground also having cabins. Guess I didn't pay close enough attention when booking. However, the cabin was very clean. Had 2 double beds and a fridge. Short walk to the communal bath facilities. Communal facilities also had grills on a covered patio and several range tops ...

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Ibis Styles Invercargill

15 Tay Street Invercargill

$71 nightly

$81 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

$77 total

May 28 - May 29

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 ...

7.2/10 Good! (698 reviews)

great location. Near the town and close to the water. Great view.

Reviewed on May 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

$82 nightly

$95 total

Jun 3 - Jun 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! (1,010 reviews)

Great view of lake. Great location

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

Tasman Holiday Parks - Te Anau

128 Te Anau Terrace Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$58 nightly

$67 total

Jun 10 - Jun 11

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! (819 reviews)

Did not realize is was a campground also having cabins. Guess I didn't pay close enough attention when booking. However, the cabin was very clean. Had 2 double beds and a fridge. Short walk to the communal bath facilities. Communal facilities also had grills on a covered patio and several range tops ...

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Fiordland Lakeview Motel and Apartments

42 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$125 nightly

$145 total

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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! (913 reviews)

Great place

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

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Aden Motel

57-59 Quintin Drive Te Anau

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$74 nightly

$85 total

May 30 - May 31

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! (522 reviews)

Nice stay in Te Anau. The staff are friendly, they held my luggage for me while I hiked. The apartment-like room had everything I needed for a few days’ stay.

Reviewed on May 9, 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

$40 nightly

$46 total

Jun 1 - Jun 2

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)

good cheap stay for a rest before heading to milford sound staff were friendly and helpful kitchen was well maintained lounge area had a tv and few tables to eat after cooking checkout process was easy just drop your keys overall a good time would recommend

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$82 nightly

$95 total

Jun 3 - Jun 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! (1,010 reviews)

Great view of lake. Great location

Reviewed on May 14, 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

$148 nightly

$170 total

May 18 - May 19

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! (629 reviews)

We did not have breakfast there. It’s quite a ride to the airport. No shuttle. Earliest bus is 6:00am. Not the fault of the property owner of course.

Reviewed on May 14, 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

$58 nightly

$67 total

Jun 10 - Jun 11

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! (819 reviews)

Did not realize is was a campground also having cabins. Guess I didn't pay close enough attention when booking. However, the cabin was very clean. Had 2 double beds and a fridge. Short walk to the communal bath facilities. Communal facilities also had grills on a covered patio and several range tops ...

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau

$40 nightly

$46 total

Jun 1 - Jun 2

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)

good cheap stay for a rest before heading to milford sound staff were friendly and helpful kitchen was well maintained lounge area had a tv and few tables to eat after cooking checkout process was easy just drop your keys overall a good time would recommend

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

36 Lakefront Drive Te Anau

$82 nightly

$95 total

Jun 3 - Jun 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! (1,010 reviews)

Great view of lake. Great location

Reviewed on May 14, 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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Toyota Corolla

5 people

SUV

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5 people

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight to Southland?

If you're hunting down return flights, fares ranged from $114 to $1,175 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.

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.