Join Southern Alps Air for this spectacular Milford Sound and Glacier Flight with Cruise. Departing from Wanaka you'll Fly further, see more!

Join Southern Alps Air for this spectacular Milford Sound and Glacier Flight with Cruise. Departing from Wanaka you'll Fly further, see more!

Highlights

  • Spectacular scenic flight over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound
  • 2 Hour cruise of the fiord

You won't believe your eyes when you Fly from Wanaka across the Southern Alps to Milford Sound. All passengers enjoy excellent viewing from window seats.

See Glaciers Galore, waterfalls, 2 World Heritage National Parks, rainforest, snow, ice, rivers, valleys - stunning vistas of rugged untouched wilderness.

Fly the full length of Milford Sound before landing and enjoying 2 hours out on the fiord while listening to your skipper talking of the history and geography of the area. Then enjoy a return flight to Wanaka via a different scenic route.

Wanaka is a popular departure point for Milford Sound Flights offering similar prices for a longer flight and better views than the flights departing from other locations. Departing from Wanaka enables passengers close up views of the spectacular Mt Aspiring and many glaciers which are not able to be seen if departing from neighbouring Queenstown.

Experienced and friendly pilots who share interesting information during your flight.

Adult $749.00
Child $560.00 (3-13 years old)
Infant $0.00 (0-2 years old)

What's included

  • Return scenic flight
  • 2 Hour cruise

Location

  • Wanaka Airport
  • 12 Lloyd Dunn Avenue
  • Wanaka

Notes

  • Infants: Infants are free of charge when accompanied by a fare paying adult, sitting with an infant restraint belt on their parents lap. Strictly 1 infant per adult.

    Please make sure you check your booking confirmation for full pre-flight requirements and check-in details

    Duration: Allow 4 hours return

    Departures from Wanaka Airport, 12 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wanaka

    Conditions: Departures can be weather dependent, where a flight is unable to depart due to bad weather you will be offered a re-schedule or full refund. Flights Guaranteed confirmed with 4 passengers or more, smaller bookings waitlisted to confirm. Discount fares are transferable at Southern Alps Air's discretion.

    Qualmark & enviro endorsed as well as Department of Conservation approved operator.

    Owner/Operated since 1975

  • Child Age is 3-13 years.

    Infants 0-2yrs travel free (1 infant per adult).

Available Bookings from8 Feb to 21 Feb 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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  • Child$560.00
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  • Child$560.00
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  • Child$560.00
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  • Child$560.00
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  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
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  • Child$560.00
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  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
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  • Adult$645.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$645.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$749.00
  • Child$560.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
nice winters day to go flying Excellent Nervous flyer Simply breath taking highly recommended! Breathtaking!
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  • emergencyWunderschöne Ausblicke auf die Südalpen und den Milford Sound (4 Personen sagten dies)
  • emergencySanfte Flüge mit großartiger Kommentierung von sachkundigen Piloten (4 Personen sagten dies)
  • emergencyDie Kreuzfahrt war schön und angenehm (4 Personen sagten dies)
  • emergencyEs ist jeden Cent wert und ein Muss auf der Bucket List (3 Personen sagten dies)
  • emergencyToller Service und freundliches Personal machten das Erlebnis unvergesslich (3 Personen sagten dies)
  • emergencyPerfektes Wetter trug zu einem unvergesslichen Tag bei (2 Personen sagten dies)
  • star_shineBringen Sie eine Kamera für tolle Fotomöglichkeiten mit.
    Überprüfen Sie die Wettervorhersage vor Ihrer Reise, um ein reibungsloses Erlebnis zu gewährleisten.

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Matthias Hillebrand from Germany wrote on 24 March 2023

Perfekt!

Top organisiert. Einmaliges Erlebnis.

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From Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Ex Wanaka

Danke! We are glad that you had a great time! -The team at Southern Alps Air

Patrick Schmid from Germany wrote on 19 December 2018

Ein großartiges Erlebnis

Wir haben einen super Tag erwischt mit Sonne pur, toller Sicht auf die Berge, die Gletscher und natürlich den Milford Sound. Sehr freundlicher Pilot und Guide. Hat viel erklärt. Sehr kleine Gruppe im Flugzeug und auf dem Schiff machten den sonst recht überlaufenen Platz zu einem fast privaten Erlebnis. Nach meiner Erfahrung die beste Art diese grandiose Gegend zu erleben

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From Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Ex Wanaka

Thank you for reviewing your Milford Sound Glacier Flight and Cruise. We are delighted that you really enjoyed your experience. Our pilots are great hosts and enjoy immensely the people they are able to meet and share this spectacular part of the world with. At times there are quite a few people visiting Milford Sound at the same time but as you have conveyed, if you choose the fly-cruise-fly option to visit Milford Sound this does not deter from the amazing experience. Safe travels, Regards, Anne.

Yorck Rommelspacher from Germany wrote on 20 March 2016

Absolute fantastic

Awesome view, very nice people. Perfect organisation. Definetly one of our best NZ experiences.

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Verena Kolbe from Germany wrote on 21 January 2026

Best experience ever!

‚Once in a lifetime‘-experience! Unbelievable trip, perfect service, best flight with breathtaking views. We always felt safe and well taken care of. Beautiful cruise, 2 hours were just perfect. It was worth every cent, we will never forget!

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joanh8 from Singapore wrote on 10 July 2025

Unforgettable experience

Glad that the weather played to our favor after 2 days cancellation. Doug hit was smooth and awesome views and explanation from the pilot. Cruise was just as good and we had reserved seats for us though it will be good for the pilot to let us know cos we chanced upon it ourselves. Strongly recommend the fly-cruise-fly experience.

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