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Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

5.0out of 5, 782 reviews 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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BEFORE YOU GO

Your day, at a glance.

Duration
4 h 30 min
Group size
Up to 30 people
Guide
English
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Our take

Glenorchy Air flies from the Queenstown Airport terminal to Milford, where you join a catamaran cruise of about 1 hour 45 minutes before flying back, about 4.5 hours in all. Every seat is a guaranteed window, the pilot commentates, and tea and coffee come with the cruise. Lunch and drinks are extra, and the nearest car park is charged. It has nearly 800 reviews averaging close to 5.

On our Milford Sound day trip comparison it's the fly option that suits families, with child seats on request and baby earmuffs provided. Check in at the desk inside the terminal 30 minutes before departure. Flights need minimum numbers, and a host reply on the listing says cancellations after check-in aren't refunded. Sophie's Suitcase filmed this trip with very little commentary, so most of the traveller detail on our page comes from other fly trips.

Good for

  • Families flying with babies or small children
  • Anyone staying near the airport

Think twice if

  • You want free parking at check-in
  • You need wheelchair access

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

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Encounter real mountain flying and marvel at the most remarkable snow-capped mountains and glaciers onboard our fixed-wing aircraft. Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary along the way. Flying across the Southern Alps, out to the West Coast and the Tasman Sea before flying through the Fiord itself to land in Milford Sound.

Once in Milford, your pilot will accompany you to the boat terminal. Discover the natural wonders of Milford Sound aboard your cruise vessel with open-air viewing decks, a perfect location for some wildlife spotting. The Fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins, who love playing in the wake of the boat. You will cruise the length of the Fiord out to the Tasman Sea with a pass under Stirling Falls on the return.

From the listing by Glenorchy Air Services and Tourist Co. Ltd on Viator.

The tour, stop by stop

  1. Once in Milford Sound, your pilot will accompany you from the airport to the boat terminal. Everything is organised for you, you don't have to worry about a thing! Step on board your cruise lasting at least 1hr 45mins, you will travel the length of the Fiord and out to the Tasman Sea. Stopping at waterfalls and points of interest along the way, if you're lucky you'll also get to experience the local wildlife - the dolphins love playing in the wake of the boat! About 105 min.

What's included

  • Complimentary Tea and Coffee provided during your cruise
  • Child/booster seats available on request, baby earmuffs also provided
  • Your knowledgeable, highly skilled local pilot will provide interesting and informative commentary
  • Departures from Queenstown Airport

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Lunch (available to purchase)
  • Closest parking to our check-in costs a maximum of $20 for the day

Meeting point

Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to departure at our desk inside the main building. Queenstown Airport Terminal Parking A is the closest parking to our check-in. For the closest free on-street parking please head to Douglas Street or McBride Street.

Checking in

Thank you very much for booking with Glenorchy Air!

We are pleased to confirm your Fly | Cruise | Fly trip to Milford Sound.

Please call us on +64 3 442 2207 / 0800 676 264 for a weather check 1 hour before your scheduled flight time.

Pickups start 50 minutes before departure or Check-in at Queenstown Airport main terminal building 30 minutes prior.

Please let us know if your pick-up location changes as well as your contact number if you do move over to a local sim.

We are looking forward to having you fly with us!

Thanks,

The Glenorchy Air Team

Where it ends

Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to departure at our desk inside the main building. Queenstown Airport Terminal Parking A is the closest parking to our check-in. For the closest free on-street parking please head to Douglas Street or McBride Street.

Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum numbers required to operate this flight

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.

How it compares

We compare this tour with the other options on our day trips from queenstown page and our milford sound tours page, with what each one includes and where it leaves from. How we choose tours.

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