QUEENSTOWN
Lake, mountains, and everything in between.
The 15 most popular scenic flights in Queenstown. What each day is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise the fjord by boat, then return by air for more alpine views in about 4.5 hours.
Most Popular“A very well organized, competent, professional organization! We can highly recommend this tour! Thank you!”
Milford Sound cruise plus a fixed-wing flight back to Queenstown on a 16-seat small group day trip from Queenstown.
“The pick and drop is seamless. The guide/Driver is experienced. Tells a lot od stories and relevant information. Very friendly. The tour is exhilarating, stunning views on coah, cruise and plane. Must do tour”
Queenstown to Milford Sound by coach, cruise the fiord, then fly back with a guaranteed window seat over glaciers and mountains.
“We had a fantastic trip from getting on the coach with Greg to our amazing cruise. The pre booked flight back to Queenstown was extra special as we werent sure the wrather was going to allow it.Josef was an excellent pilot and made us feel safe on what turned out to be a trip of…”
Fly from Queenstown over Mount Aspiring and Fiordland into Milford Sound to see Mitre Peak and Stirling Falls from a plane.
“Fantastic experience from pick up to drop off and everything in between. Flight was great. Amazing views! Thanks for a memorable day!”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, enjoy up to two hours to walk the shoreline and Lady Bowen Falls, then return by air.
“Amazing Views!! Superb staff and team. The flight is worth every $. Milford sound is beautiful Thanks Ivan !”
Queenstown scenic alpine heli-flight: 35 minutes with hotel pickup, Skippers Canyon views, and a rugged alpine landing for photos.
“The pick up and drop off was amazing for a start. The heli tour with Alfie was amazing with all the information. 5 stars to the team.”
2-hour Queenstown helicopter flight to Milford Sound with landing on a glacier or alpine spot, including hotel transfers and headsets.
“Amazing experience! Took the 2hr tour and highly recommend it. The views are out of this world… Michael was the best!”
30-minute alpine helicopter scenic flight from Queenstown with Wakatipu Basin views and a weather-permitting landing at Skippers Canyon.
“A most exciting trip over the mountains, but be careful if you have a non-NZ phone. When we tried to find the heliport to check-in on arrival in Queenstown (as requested) it was all closed up, and the phone number provided did not answer sRead more”
Fly from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook, land at the village, walk the Hooker Valley Track, then return by plane in a small group.
“The flight was incredible with William our pilot giving great commentary of the landscape. Flying over and beside those peaks and glaciers was very special. Our 4 hours on the ground at Mt Cook was great for the Hooker Valley Trek to Mt Cook. Stunning views. A great day and memorable experience”
Scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound with live pilot commentary, hotel pickup, and views of multiple glaciers from above.
“Just fantastic view of mountains and fiords between Queenstown and Tasman Sea. Company was courteous and helpful. Pick up and drop off from in town.”
Queenstown to Milford Sound scenic flight over the Southern Alps, seeing at least five glaciers in a 12-seat Cessna with Air Milford.
“To start the plane was very nice and easy to get into compared to other small planes we’ve been in. The scenery that was on show was absolutely breathtaking. The only improvement I would suggest is potentially moving to each passenger having a headset as once we got up in the air we struggled to…”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound in 40 minutes, with Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls views plus a different return route.
“Although we didn’t make it to the sound due to weather rolling in from the Tasmin Sea, the pilot took us on an exquisite sightseeing journey over the area around Queenstown.”
A 20-minute scenic flight over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, Arrowtown, and the Remarkables with live pilot commentary in a small group.
“Excellent way to sightsee within a short timeframe! Breathtaking views and felt that we almost touched the mountains. Tom, our pilot, was professional throughout even though some turbulence. This is a weather dependent activity and no promises that it'll happen so do call 10min before the activity to double confirm that it's flyable weather condition.”
Queenstown to Mount Cook by scenic flight with Fox, Franz Josef and Tasman Glacier views. Up to 5 hours on the ground.
“What a perfect way to see Aoraki Mt. Cook. Will was our pilot and we felt very safe with him. This is a must do and one of the top experiences in New Zealand.”
Fly from Queenstown to Franz Josef, hike with crampons on the glacier, and add helicopter sightseeing for a full day of ice.
“Great way to see Mount Cook and the glaciers there if you’re short on time from Queenstown”
From the lake to the fiord, every way to fill a day.
