Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown
Overview
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5 hours
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Don’t miss out on a spectacular scenic flight with Air Milford to Milford Sound and back. This tour is perfect for those who have already done a cruise in Milford Sound and want to experience the spectacular region from the air and land.
This 4.5-hour trip includes a landing in Milford Sound with up to 2 hours on the ground to take a self-guided walk along the shore line, soak up the surroundings, take pictures or have delicious coffee and cake at the cafe (at own expense) before your return scenic flight to Queenstown.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Live pilot commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotels)
Up to 2 hours on the ground in Milford Sound for self-guided walk
Full pre-flight briefing with Air Milford pilot
Milford Sound Cruise
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
On arrival that the Air Milford base you will meet your pilot, for a full pre-flight briefing, before embarking on your 35 minuet scenic flight over the Southern Alps, to Milford Sound. The flight time to Milford Sound is 35 minuets.
Coronet Peak Ski Area
After takeoff, view Coronet Peak, one of New Zealand's premiere ski fields.
Options
9.30am Departure
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and...
Scott W,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience and very well organised. Communication was great leading up to and during flight. Many thanks for letting me sit in the co-pilot seat
Excellent trip highly recommended
WJMK4,
May 22, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic not to be missed stunning scenery and great pilot full of knowledge well worth the money. Went on the five glaciers and Milford sound flight
Highly Recommended - beautiful flight from Milford to Queenstown.
LetsGoMets-NJ,
May 14, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We flew from Milford Sound to Queenstown with Tom. The experience was outstanding - Tom was friendly, professional and made the flight seem like a specialized tour. He took us over the sounds and back over the mountains pointing out all of the special areas of interest. Our 22-year old daughter sat up front, and he could not have been nicer. Highly recommended trip to complement the scenic morning drive from Queenstown to Milford.
Best thing I did in Queenstown!
959theap,
Oct 19, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was a once in a lifetime experience for me. The views were beautiful, flight was smooth and it was great to learn more about the area. The team did absolutely everything they could to arrange my flight, the pilots were fantastic and incredibly knowledgable and I was so impressed with the effort that was put in to make my flight possible. Everyone was welcoming, friendly, and informative - I can’t recommend them enough!!
DO-THIS-TOUR!
Anonymous,
Mar 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00We did just the flight, and not the cruise. We took the 2 hours to walk around the area and relax with a coffee at the Cafe. Our pilot, Anthony(?) was very friendly, and gave some fun and informative commentary both during our flights and when we met him at the Cafe. The plane was very, very cool! It had just snowed the night before, so the scenery was even my spectacular. The whole team was very friendly and efficient. This truly is a must-do activity in when you're in Queenstown, and Air Milford is definitely the way to do it!
Amazing experience
Dreamer41322730640,
Jan 19, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00We booked air transport to and from Milford Sound because we were scheduled for an overnight cruise. Unfortunately, we had completely underestimated the potential weather impact. Luckily, the entire crew at Air Milford worked to arrange alternative flight arrangements to ensure we made our overnight cruise as well as our flight home. The pilot, Antony, even arranged to have the cruise ship's bus driver drop us off at a different airfield when weather prevented him from landing in Milford Sound for our return flight. We travel often, and our experience with Air Milford far exceeded our expectations.
Amazing flight - never to be forgotten.
dianasH307HF,
Nov 18, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience! The company were really accommodating in fitting us in to a trip. Our pilot Emma was very friendly and provided a great commentary. Views were amazing - an experience I will never forget. Would highly recommend flying with Air Milford.
Great experience
Paloma M,
Jan 6, 2023
- Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful panoramic flight. Just relax. We were lucky one lovely day with sunshine and clear. Thanks to the pilot, Antony.
Just wow.
henrygrayson,
Mar 29, 2022
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience flying over the southern alps into Milford Sound. Just amazing scenery and so cool to get so close to the mountains. All staff were fantastic and helpful.
A stunning experience
CamEade14,
Feb 11, 2022
- Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant experience, fantastic crew, and great views! I organised a surprise scenic Queenstown flight for my partner's birthday and, to my absolute delight, Air Milford upgraded us to the Milford Sound flight (big shoutout to Sara!). I had been to Milford several times before, but to see it from the air was such an amazing experience that I will remember forever! Would highly recommend.
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