Cheap Flights to Southland from $55 (2026/2027)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sun, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 17
AKL
Auckland Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$110 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Mar 7 from Auckland Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Mar 17, priced at $110 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
AKL
Auckland Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$168 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Auckland Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Sun, Sep 20, priced at $168 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
AKL
Auckland Intl.
IVC
Invercargill
$205 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Auckland Intl. to Invercargill, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $205 found 3 days ago
Mon, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 13
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$514 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$514
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Mar 13, priced at $514 found 4 hours ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 8
WSI
Western Sydney Intl. Airport
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$550 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$550
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from Western Sydney Intl. Airport to Queenstown Intl., returning Tue, Dec 8, priced at $550 found 5 days ago
Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 13
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$569 Roundtrip, just found
$569
Roundtrip
just found
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun, Aug 9 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $569 just found
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$588 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$588
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 21 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $588 found 16 hours ago
Sun, Mar 21 - Mon, Mar 29
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$976 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$976
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Mar 21 from Los Angeles Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Mar 29, priced at $976 found 2 days ago
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 24
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$1,147 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,147
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Aug 10 from San Francisco Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $1,147 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLQueenstownJuly 27 to August 4$113
CHCQueenstownSeptember 10 to September 12$157
WLGQueenstownSeptember 11 to September 18$168
AKLInvercargill AirportAugust 20 to August 24$205
NPEQueenstownAugust 13 to August 17$242
MELQueenstownSeptember 6 to September 12$470
SYDQueenstownAugust 2 to August 5$514
AMSQueenstownSeptember 2 to September 12$1,467
FCOQueenstownSeptember 16 to September 23$1,998
FCOQueenstownSeptember 16 to September 23$1,998
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
WLGQueenstownJuly 5 to July 6$399
AKLQueenstownJuly 4 to July 25$419
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Lakeside Motel & Apartments

Lakeside Motel & Apartments

3.5 out of 5
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 are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau
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 attractions Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre and Ivon Wilson Park are located nearby.
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

Opens in a new windowTe Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
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. Popular attractions St Josephs Parish and Queenstown Ice Arena are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Great location. We enjoyed terrific views from the 2 bed apartment on the top floor. Friendly staff, comfortable beds etc. Would pay the extra and book an underground parking spot as tricky to find free street parking (also meant you were saved de-icing the car every morning!) Our room got quite ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
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 attractions Mt Crichton Loop Track and Ben Lomond Track are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (651 reviews)
"This property is stunning and luxurious. Staff are awesome and friendly. The food was devine, we had the breakfast and tried the set menu for dinner. Get in early for your spa bookings. Stayed for 3 nights to celebrate my partners birthday, not somewhere that I’d normally stay due to cost but was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Southland?
Your next vacation doesn't have to put a hole in your travel budget. In the last seven days, the cheapest return flight to Southland cost $110. Find a cheap seat and spend the dollars you save on exciting experiences. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Southland departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to Southland?
When planning your Southland trip, you'll have a pick of 17 airlines. Make Air New Zealand your number one carrier for flights to Invercargill. It has around 255 flights every month to this vibrant city.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Southland?
Spend more money on epic experiences and less on your airline ticket by zipping off to Southland in March. This is the most affordable time to board a plane to this place according to Travelocity's direct return flight demand from January to December last year. Look through our selection of flights and get out of town without paying a fortune.
How can I check my flight status to Southland?
Check the status of your flight to Southland, make changes to your journey and more from our helpful Trips portal. Located at the top of our homepage, it's your one-stop shop for viewing and managing your bookings. All you need to do is sign in or open an account. Savvy wanderers will also enjoy the Travelocity app. You'll get real-time travel updates, as well as the ability to view and lock in flights, hotels and rental cars while you're on the move. If you have family flying with you, it's also an useful way to share travel info with each other.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Southland?
There are a few ways — book early, avoid busy periods and be flexible with your travel dates. If you don't have a specific date in mind, search for your flight to Southland on Travelocity and click on "Flexible dates" above your results. This will help you locate any cheaper airfares on a nearby day. $110 was the best deal for a return flight to Southland in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Southland with Travelocity?
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What are the most popular flight routes to Southland?
With terrific connections, scoring flights to Southland couldn't be simpler. Here's a selection of the busiest flight routes to this exciting destination:

  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) to Invercargill Airport (IVC) - 1,109 flights a month.
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) to Invercargill Airport (IVC) - 368 flights a month.
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) to Invercargill Airport (IVC) - 156 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Southland on average?
In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Southland cost between $110 and $1,998. No matter what type of ticket you're after, we have some fantastic deals to help you stick to your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Southland?
Take a peek at these leading routes for some insight into how long you'll be cruising the skies during a direct flight to Southland:

  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) to Invercargill Airport (IVC) - 1 hour and 25 minutes
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) to Invercargill Airport (IVC) - 2 hours and 10 minutes
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) to Invercargill Airport (IVC) - 2 hours and 5 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Southland?
This mostly depends on your carrier and where you're starting your journey from. Many airlines provide passengers with warm meals, drinks and entertainment on long-haul journeys. Whether you're chasing business class flights to Southland or cheap flights for family vacations, you'll be taken care of from the minute you take off to the moment you land.

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