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Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

4.8out of 5, 413 reviews 4 hours Free cancellation

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BEFORE YOU GO

Your day, at a glance.

Duration
4 hours
Group size
Up to 12 people
Guide
English
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Our take

Milford Sound Scenic Flights takes up to 12 people from Frankton, with window seats for all, a 2 hour cruise and the whole trip done in about 4 to 5 hours. Pickup covers selected hotels, and self-drive guests get free parking at the Lucas Place base. You phone the operator 90 minutes before departure for a weather check, and pickup follows soon after. It has about 410 reviews averaging around 4.8.

On our Milford Sound day trip comparison it's the smallest of the three fly groups, against True South's 13 and Glenorchy Air's bigger loads. The listing names lunch as included, but its itinerary says a picnic lunch is for sale, so plan on buying one. The cruise may be run by Mitre Peak Cruises or another company, depending on availability. It isn't wheelchair accessible and isn't recommended from 36 weeks of pregnancy.

Good for

  • Self-drivers who want free parking at the base
  • Small parties who prefer the smallest plane load

Think twice if

  • You want lunch definitely included
  • You'd rather know your cruise operator in advance

Written by Southern Lakes Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked November 2026. How we review tours.

From the operator

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, you’ll board your cruise and travel the length of the fiord out to Tasman Sea. Complete your journey with an unforgettable flight over the dramatic Southern Alps back to Queenstown.

From the listing by Milford Sound Scenic Flights on Viator.

The tour, stop by stop

  1. You will partake in a weather check an hour before the departure flight time. Flights are subject to weather conditions, if the weather is suitable you will be picked up from your hotel approximately 5-minutes after the call. You can opt to self-drive to the hangar as well if you’d like. Once checked in at the office you will depart on one of the aircrafts where everyone gets a window seat. The flight is a 40-minute scenic flight with majestic views of the mountains, lakes and fiords of the Fiordland National Park.
  2. Upon reaching Milford Sound you will be taken to meet the boat cruise, a two hour full length cruise of Milford Sound. About 120 min.
  3. Upon completion of the cruise you will be flown back to Queenstown on a different flight path to the way in.
  4. Experience the beauty of Milford Sound
  5. When you reach Queenstown we will provide a complimentary transfer back to your accommodation.

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Free parking for those self driving
  • Round trip fixed wing scenic flights from Queenstown
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off from set locations
  • Guaranteed window seats on all aircraft
  • Live commentary on board
  • 2 hour cruise through Milford Sound

Not included

  • Lunch

Meeting point

Address: 39 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown, 9300

We have plenty of free off street parking at our base.

Check in is 30 minutes prior to departure time selected.

Return point: Return to same departure location

Please call Milford Sound Scenic Flight for the final weather check 1hr 30mins before the departure time you have booked for.

Hotel pick-up commences from 5mins after the weather check time for your flight.

Please check email confirmation from operator stating closest pickup location and time.

If you are staying at a location not listed or wish to self drive out to their Base, please contact Milford Sound Scenic Flights directly, and they will advise you the best option available for you.

Checking in

  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Where it ends

Address: 39 Lucas Place, Frankton, Queenstown, 9300

We have plenty of free off street parking at our base.

Check in is 30 minutes prior to departure time selected.

Return point: Return to same departure location

Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will need to call 1hr 30mins before the departure time you have booked for. If the weather is suitable you will be picked up from your hotel approximately 5 minutes after the call.
  • Infants are classed as 11kgs or under. If they are over this weight, they will be classed as a child due to infant seatbelt weight limit restrictions. They will have to be charged a child price on the day if weights and are over the 11kg limit.
  • Mitre Peak Cruises are booked subject to availability. On occasion you may be booked onto an alternative cruise company, we will notify you of this when you check in for your experience with us
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers 36 weeks or more into their pregnancy

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.

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