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Scenic Flights

Air Milford Scenic Flight & Cruise

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from $829.00

The ultimate way to get to Milford Sound

Scenic glacier flight options

Nature Cruise + return Scenic Flight

The ultimate way to get to Milford Sound

Scenic glacier flight options

Nature Cruise + return Scenic Flight

About

Fly to Milford Sound with Air Milford and experience the vast and dramatic alpine scenery of Fiordland National Park with commentary by your experienced pilot. An incredible way to reach your nature cruise and to discover this isolated yet world-renowned area of extraordinary beauty.

4-hour experience
Departs from Queenstown daily
Includes accommodation pick-up and drop-off from most central Queenstown areas
35-minute flight to Milford Sound with in-flight commentary
Local pilots with 50+ years combined experience
High wing Cessna aircraft with large windows for unobstructed viewing
Includes Milford Sound Nature Cruise
11.30am departure includes a picnic lunch
Purpose-built cruise vessel with spacious cabins and unobstructed views through full-height windows
Commentary from our passionate skippers
Get incredibly close to famous Stirling Falls from the large open-top deck
Spot local wildlife including fur seals
Includes FREE tea and coffee
Licenced bar on board the cruise vessel
Option to add a return scenic flight with Air Milford to our Milford Sound Coach & Cruise day trip

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Take a scenic flight from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back

Take in the views of Mitre Peak as you fly over Milford Sound

Get up close and personal with Stirling Falls

Chat with our team as they show you this piece of paradise

Bottlenose dolphins love to ride the bow wave as you cruise down the fiord

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Cruise

Lunch

Picnic Lunch

Our picnic lunches are freshly prepared daily and include:

Sandwich with selected meat and salad for standard option, Salami, Cheese & crackers, Seasonal fresh fruit, Crisps, Cookie & a small Chocolate bar. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-free available)

Please note we do not include a drink with your packed lunch as we are trying to reduce the use of singe use plastic so please remember to take your water bottle with you.

Transport

from Queenstown

Coach + return scenic flight

Jump on an early morning coach trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Return by scenic flight enjoying amazing views of the mountains and valleys of the Southern Alps and Fiordland National Park.

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Scenic flight + cruise

Spectacular scenic flight with Air Milford. Depart Queenstown for a 4-hour return journey including our Milford Sound Nature Cruise. Enjoy expansive views of the Southern Alps and Fiordland mountains.

"Just wow!"

Trip Advisor reviews

Excellent cruise and staff! Great Experience! Breathtaking Amazing trip along Milford Sound Best tourist experience ever! Awesome day on the water! Epic Adventure! Highlight of our holiday

FAQ

Where do Air Milford scenic flights depart from?

Flights typically depart from Queenstown Airport – at their own hangar located at 3 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown. If you are booked on a Fly / Cruise / Fly experience, your return flight will depart from Air Milford – 3 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown with pick up options available from Queenstown accommodation.

What is Air Milford?

Air Milford is a family-owned and operated scenic flight company based in Queenstown, New Zealand, operating since 1993. They specialise in personalised flights to Milford Sound.

Do you provide transport from my accommodation to the departure point?

Yes. Complimentary transfers are available from most centrally located Queenstown accommodation to the Air Milford base. Pick-up is usually scheduled around 1 hour before your flight departure time.

What will I see during an Air Milford scenic flight?

Passengers can expect views of snow-capped mountains, glacier-carved valleys, alpine lakes and remote Fiordland wilderness rarely seen from the ground.

How long do Air Milford scenic flights last?

Flight times vary depending on weather and route, but most scenic flights between Queenstown and Milford Sound take approximately 35–40 minutes each way.

Are Air Milford flights weather dependent?

Yes. Scenic flights operate only in suitable weather conditions to ensure passenger safety and the best possible viewing experience.

What happens if my scenic flight is cancelled due to weather?

If weather conditions prevent flying, you will be offered options such as rescheduling the flight or receiving a refund for your booking

What happens on a Fly / Cruise / Fly experience?

You will fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, enjoy a Southern Discoveries Nature Cruise through the fiord, then return to Queenstown by scenic flight. The duration is approximately 4 hours total.

Is commentary provided during the flight?

Yes. Pilots provide informative commentary throughout the flight, highlighting key landmarks and landscapes along the route.

Is weight information required when booking?

Yes. Passenger weight information is required at the time of booking to ensure safe aircraft loading and balance.

What are the age categories for adults, children and infants on Air Milford flights?

Air Milford defines children as passengers aged 2–12 years. Infants aged 0–1 year travel free of charge when seated on an adult’s lap using an approved safety restraint. Passengers 13 years and over considered adults.

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Get in touch

in New Zealand

0800 264 536

Overseas

+64 3 441 1137

reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz reservations@southerndiscoveries.co.nz