Queenstown to Milford Sound & Mount Cook Scenic Flights

Experience an Unforgettable Scenic Adventure

Queenstown to Milford Sound & Mount Cook

True South operate stunning Scenic flights from Queenstown to both Milford Sound and Mount Cook. They pride themselves on having the best customer service of all the Scenic Flight operators out of Queenstown, providing a seamless and easy experience.

Milford Sound is New Zealand’s premier tourist destination, and the sheer scale and staggering beauty of the sound are experienced from all viewpoints. We will fly you from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with breathtakingly spectacular and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor-backed ridge lines and snow covered peaks.

A flight from Queenstown to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park contains the most dramatic views in New Zealand. The tallest peaks in the country are here, with Mt Cook itself rising 12,300ft above sea level. A scenic flight is definitely one of the best ways to view this dramatic and beautiful South Island scenery

All True South’s aircraft are high-wing, with guaranteed large-window seats for each passenger to take advantage of the scenery on all flights. Their pilots are teeming with local knowledge and eager to share their love for this beautiful country.

Milford Sound Fly – Cruise – Fly

Price: Adults $559 per person – Child $370 pp
Departure Time: (October 1st to April 30th) 8am, 10am, 12pm and 2pm. – (May 1st to September 31st) 10:00am, 12:00pm
Duration: 4 Hours approx
Flying Time: One hour 20 minutes

Flight package includes:

Return flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound
Cruise boat on Milford Sound
Courtesy transport from your accommodation

12pm departure includes:

Jucy Gem Luxury Cruise

Take a stunning Scenic Flight to Milford Sound from Queenstown, including a 1.5-hour Cruise.

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy breathtaking views of snowcapped mountains, lakes and waterfalls over the magnificent Fiordland National Park. Cruise the length of the sound out to the Tasman Sea and back, stopping underneath waterfalls and beside a pod of seals. Marvel at the geological formation of these mile-high sheer granite cliffs. Complete the journey with a flight back to Queenstown along a different route over the mighty Southern Alps.

Queenstown to Milford Sound Scenic Flight (Best seen from above)

Price: Adults $399 per person – Child $399 pp
Departure Time: 8:30am, 2:30pm, on demand.
Duration: 2 Hours approx
Flying Time: 65 minutes

Flight package includes:

Flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound and return to Queenstown
Courtesy transport

Great option for the time-poor traveller to enjoy the greatest scenic flight in the world. Fly over the highest peaks in Fiordland; breath-taking glaciers and crater lakes. Mile-high sheer granite cliffs with cascading waterfalls. Milford Sound and the iconic Mitre Peak.

Queenstown to Milford Sound by Coach – Cruise – Fly return

Price: Adults $599 per person – Child $450 pp
Departure Time: 7am summer, 7:30am winter. Pick up times from your hotel will be advised.
Trip Duration: 4 Hours approx
Flying Time: One hour 20 minutes

Flight package includes:

Modern, luxury coach
Short nature walks and photo opportunities en-route
Picnic lunch
1.5 hour Milford Sound cruise
Scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queentown
Courtesy hotel drop off

The Coach-Cruise-Fly presents the best of the Fiordland National Park: by land, sea and air. Relax into your day by boarding a glass-roof coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound with an entertaining driver commentary and scenic stops along the journey. Experience the serenity of Milford itself with a stunning cruise along the length of the sound. Cap the day with the best of all: the greatest scenic flight in the world back to Queenstown!

Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, and Mt Cook Scenic Flights from Queenstown

Mt. Cook Tasman Glacier Heli Hike from Queenstown

Price: Adults $1399 per person – Child $1199 pp
Departure Time: 8:30am, returning at 4:00pm. Winter (May 1st to September 30th) departure is 8:30am returning by 4:00pm
Duration: 4 Hours Heli Hike + flight from Queenstown
Flying Time: One hour 20 minutes

Flight package includes:

Courtesy transport between your accommodation and Queenstown Airport
60 minute flights between Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier township, taking a different route back via Mt. Aspiring if possible
Window seats guaranteed
4 hour heli-hike, with 2 hours of time on the ice and scenic helicopter flights to and from the glacier
All equipment provided: crampons, boots, socks, ice axes

This experience offers spectacular views of New Zealand’s highest mountain, the mighty Aoraki Mt. Cook. The Tasman Glacier sits on the eastern side of Mt. Cook and is typically quieter than the Franz Josef side

Depart on our fixed-wing aircraft from Queenstown to Mt. Cook Airport along the naturally formed glacial lakes, the vast barren expanse of the Mackenzie Country, and the rugged landscapes of the Southern Alps that many climbers dare to scale.

On arrival in Franz Josef you’ll gear up, then board your helicopterfor an exhilarating flight over the icebergs on the Tasman Glacier Lake to land on the longest glacier in New Zealand. From there your experienced guides will take you for a two-hour glacier walk, exploring ice caves and learning about the geological forces of this extreme landscape. Helicopter back off the glacier and we’ll then fly you back to Queenstown via an alternate route (weather permitting) taking in even more of the dramatic landscape along the Southern Alps.

What to bring:

3 – 4 layers of warm upper body clothing (jeans are not recommended on wet days, as they become very cold and uncomfortable to wear).
Sunglasses and sun protection.
A daypack, a drink and snacks are useful.
A warm hat and gloves.
A Camera.
Light snacks or lunch.

Mount Cook Scenic Flights from Queenstown

Price: Adults $599 per person – Child $350 pp
Departure Time: On demand
Duration: 3 Hours approx
Flying Time: Two hours

Flight package includes:

Flight from Queenstown to over fly Mount Cook and return to Queenstown
Courtesy transport

An unforgettable scenic flight seeing adventure into the heart of the Southern Alps and around New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Mt Cook. Only from the air can you truly appreciate the immense scale and spectacular grandeur of this region.

From Queenstown along the main divide to the Aoraki Mount Cook national park, your pilot will point out New Zealand’s highest mountains, largest glaciers, vast snow fields, beautiful turquoise glacial lakes, intricate river systems, glacial formed valleys and towering above it all, at over 12,000ft, Aoraki-Mount Cook. All seats aboard our aircraft are window seats and your pilot will provide an interesting and informative commentary.

Mount Cook Helicopter Glacier Landing from Queenstown

Price: Adults $1199 per person – Child $949 pp
Departure Time: On demand
Duration: 3 Hours 30 minutes approx
Flying Time: Two hours 45 minutes

Flight package includes:

Direct flight from Queenstown to Fox airstrip and return to Queenstown
Helicopter flight with glacier landing
Ground time applicable to heli-option
Courtesy transport to and from your accommodation in Queenstown

Flying up the main spine of the Southern alps direct from Queenstown to one of the Mt. Cook airports: Fox Glacier, Mt. Cook, or Glentanner, depending on the weather. You will listen to an interesting and informative commentary whilst enjoying a spectacular flight seeing experience. After landing we’ll escort you to your helicopter, where you’ll enjoy a 30-35 minute scenic flight up to Mt. Cook with a landing on one of the glaciers. After your helicopter experience, we’ll fly you back to Queenstown along a different route.

Let us know in the comment box if you have a preference between the east side of Mt. Cook (Tasman Glacier, Hooker Glacier, Lake Pukaki) and the west (Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers).

Queenstown to Milford Sound & Mount Cook Scenic Flights