Top 10 Scenic Flights in Queenstown

1.Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $557Our pick

Small group Milford Sound cruise plus a fixed-wing flight back from Queenstown, with Te Anau stops, picnic lunch, and photo breaks.

“Our tour was absolutely incredible. Our guide Amy was so helpful and bubbly. She gave us great information and always told us what was coming next. She stopped to let us take pictures- which was great. We never felt rushed. Everything was perfect, on time and as described. The lunch was great- honestly more food than we could eat and yummy. Definitely get the lunch- it’s a long day. Boat ride was fabulous. Views were amazing! We flew back and completely enjoyed the flight- totally worth it and the highlight of our trip to NZ. If you can fly- you should do this. This is a great tour company and…”

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2.Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 9 hours · from $465

Coach to Milford Sound, cruise the fiord, then fly back to Queenstown 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 a lifetime!”

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3.30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $251Best value

30-minute Queenstown helicopter flight over Wakatipu Basin and Skippers Canyon, with headsets and a weather-permit alpine landing.

“The tour was amazing. My partner and i had a great time .just to.short. guide chris was great with lots of knowledge. Top rating amd highly recommend.must for all.”

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4.Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $343

Queenstown scenic flight to Milford Sound and Mt Aspiring, live pilot commentary, hotel pickup, and views of major glaciers from above.

“It’s a good journey. The pilots are very friendly and professional and they are pretty knowledgeable about the geography and geology along the flight routes. The service staff are very communicative.”

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5.Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 1h 30m · from $280

Air Milford’s 1-hour scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound shows at least five glaciers, with pilot stories and hotel pickup.

“Sehr flexibel, möchten bestes Erlebnis bieten. Super Rundflug!”

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6.Mount Cook Day Trip via Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 8 hours · from $471

A scenic flight from Queenstown to Mount Cook with glacier views, plus up to 5 hours in the village. Includes transfers and a window seat.

“Activity was great. flying around mount Cook was one of the most great experience in my holiday in New Zealand. Very well organised agency and very interested conversation with pilot. Very safety flight.”

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7.Franz Josef Glacier Hike & Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 6h 30m · from $1,015

Fly from Queenstown to Franz Josef by plane and helicopter, then hike 2 hours with crampons and gear on a guided glacier tour.

“Great way to see Mount Cook and the glaciers there if you’re short on time from Queenstown”

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8.Day Trip to Stewart Island via Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $459

Scenic flight from Queenstown to Stewart Island for $459, with 5 hours on Rakiura National Park and wildlife spotting.

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9.Milford Sound Scenic Flight & Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 reviews · 4h 30m · from $328

Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound by fixed-wing plane, then explore for 2 hours on foot, including Foreshore Loop Track and Lookout views.

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10.Sunrise Glacier Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $298

Join a small-group Queenstown sunrise flight over Mt. Aspiring, glaciers, and ice plateaus, with a guaranteed window seat.

“the planning of the flight and the validation of the parking. excellent service overall.”

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