Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound | 35 minutes

47 Reviews | Fiordland & Milford Sound
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Duration: 35 minutes: one-way scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Full pre-flight briefing
  • Hotel and Airport drop-off (centrally located hotels)
  • Live Air Milford pilot commentary on board
  • One way transport only, does not include transportation from Queenstown into Milford Sound

Overview

Take the scenic route back to Queenstown from Milford Sound with Air Milford, on this one-way 35-minute flight. Admire spectacular views of natural wonders such as the Southern Alps, Sutherland Falls, and the Fiordland National Park from above, then touchdown at Queenstown airport, where a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

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A complimentary drop-off to your centrally located Queenstown accommodation is included

Itinerary

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    Meet your pilot, to board your 35 minuet scenic flight to Queenstown.

    5 minutes

  • Milford Sound (Pass By)

    The scenic flight begins by climbing up through the fiord, taking in stunning views of Milford Sound from above.

  • Mitre Peak (Pass By)

    View the highest peak in Milford Sound, Mitre Peak. It impressively rises directly out of the water of the fiord, to it's summit at 5,560ft / 1,690 meters, which is just over a mile of vertical gain!

  • Bowen Falls (Pass By)

    Just after take-off, view the Bowen Falls, it is one of Milford Sound's two permanent waterfalls and at 530ft / 162 meters, is Milford's highest waterfall. After rainfall, there are hundreds of waterfalls to be viewed in the fiord!

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    After leaving Milford Sound, the flight path first takes in another view of the fiord, before tracing south, down the Arthur valley. At the head of this valley, the Sutherland Falls can be viewed, this is New Zealand's highest waterfall, falling impressively 1,900ft / 580 meters to the valley floor below.

  • Lake Te Anau (Pass By)

    The flight path then begins to track east over the Southern Alps and towards Queenstown. New Zealand's second largest lake, lake Te Anau can be viewed stretching out to the south.

  • Greenstone and Caples Tracks (Pass By)

    After crossing the main divide of the Southern Alps and taking in stunning views of small alpine lakes and jagged snow capped mountains, the route then traverses the densely forested Greenstone and Caples valleys.

  • Lake Wakatipu (Pass By)

    After emerging from the Greenstone valley, fly over Lake Wakatipu. Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's longest lake at 46 miles / 75 kms, it is also incredibly deep, up to 1,250ft / 380 meters at some points! Queenstown is nestled on the lake's shores, so some great views of the town are enjoyed before landing.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    View the Walter Peak high country station, which is one of New Zealand's largest merino sheep farms.

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    View the Remarkable mountain range and Queenstown, before landing at the Air Milford base, Queenstown airport, for your drop-off to your accommodation.

    10 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given a full refund
  • Due to the weather dependent nature of the flight, it is imperative that you have a back up plan in mind if your return date is not flexible
  • Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
  • Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • To help everything go smoothly, please update us with your plans, ie. will you be spending the night before at the lodge? Are you taking a cruise on the day of your flight, if so, what cruise company and time? Do you have back up land transport arranged to get out of Milford, in case the weather is bad and we cannot fly?

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Hawaiian Travelers Flight back to Queenstown

Published on Feb, 2025

After our bus ride to Milford Sound and the great boat ride we decided to fly back to Queenstown. What a wonderful decision we made to fly with air Milford!! Our pilot Anthony was tremendous, and the scenery was amazing. Well worth it to take the flight back - and transportation right to our hotel. Thank you, Anthony and Air Milford. Frank and Mary Hawaii

Great flight

Published on Feb, 2025

Our female pilot was funny and smart and while she was flying pointed out the sites as we flew just above the first layer of clouds. As we flew though the mountains there was some expected minor air turbulence but nothing to worry about. With 3+ years on the job as pilot she was great and I told her so.

Use this company to fly with

Published on Feb, 2025

Great company that did a fantastic job transferring us from Milford Sound to Queenstown. We are with a tour company and we took the van out to Milford Sound and then we flew back on Air Milford. What a wonderful flight back. It was a gorgeous day and we saw so much by air. Alex was our pilot and really showed us so much. A big thanks and I would highly recommend.

A stunning aerial view of Fjordlands National Park

Published on Dec, 2024

We flew back to Queenstown on Air Milford after our cruise on Milford Sound. Moa Trek tours had arranged for the transfer. Our pilot, Antony Spoull, did a terrific job preparing us for the slight turbulence and pointing out some interesting facts about the spectacular scenery. He and his dad run a first class operation!

First Class Flight Above the Fjordlands!

Published on Dec, 2024

This flight was one of the single best experiences of my life. Weather pushed our flight out from a short hop to a longer air tour of the region, and it was absolutely incredible. Antony was amazing from greeting us at the port hub, escorting the group to the plane, and then the flying was outstanding. It's a small plane so expect a few bumps, but even those were smooth and so fun. The views of the fjord, the coast, and the incredible landscape of the area are absolutely incredible. I killed my camera battery taking pictures and video. So stunning. If you are going to the South Island - do this trip. My ONLY regret was that we took the bus out and flew back - knowing how great Milford Air and Antony are - should have flown both ways. 5 out 5 - 100% recommend. Worth the price!

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