Title: $51 Cheap Flights to Te Anau Downs - Expedia.com ![Tranquil morning at Te Anau Downs, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048064/1c0b784a-4a0d-4f17-a446-de90d4bce6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048064/1c0b784a-4a0d-4f17-a446-de90d4bce6c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $51 Cheap Flights to Te Anau Downs [View $51 flight on Fri, Jun 5, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:AKL,to:ZQN,departure:6/5/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:50.21&airProductToken=AQo0CjIIyqIBEgMyOTMYwFogmWwo9O2OAzDi7o4DOMVqQABYAWoHU1RBUlRFUnIHRUxFQ09FNRIMCAsQARgIKgJKUTIAGAEiBAgBEAEoAjAD) - [Roundtrip](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travelers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only [Te Anau Downs Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs.dx6048064)[Hotels in Te Anau Downs](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs-Hotels.d6048064.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Things to do in Te Anau Downs](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Te-Anau-Downs.d6048064.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Te Anau Downs](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Te-Anau-Downs.d6048064.Car-Rental-Guide)[Te Anau Downs Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs.d6048064.Destination-Travel-Guides) ## Popular airlines to Te Anau Downs - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_NZ.svg) Air New Zealand [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,departure:3/8/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,to:CMH,departure:3/15/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"NZ"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_QF.svg) Qantas Airways [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,departure:3/8/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,to:CMH,departure:3/15/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"QF"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_VA.svg) Virgin Australia [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,departure:3/8/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,to:CMH,departure:3/15/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"VA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_EK.svg) Emirates [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,departure:3/8/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,to:CMH,departure:3/15/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"EK"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_JQ.svg) Jetstar [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,departure:3/8/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,to:CMH,departure:3/15/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"JQ"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,departure:3/8/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Te Anau Downs, Southland, New Zealand,to:CMH,departure:3/15/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - 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Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $51 for one-way flights and $101 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Jetstar](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/JQ.gif) Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 20 AKL Auckland ZQN Queenstown $101 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:AKL,to:ZQN,departure:5/16/2026TANYT&leg2=from:ZQN,to:AKL,departure:5/20/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:100.42&airProductToken=AQo0CjIIyqIBEgMyOTcYwFogmWwonomNAzCRio0DOMVqQABYAWoHU1RBUlRFUnIHRUxFQ09FNQo0CjIIyqIBEgMyOTIYmWwgwFoo-reNAzDouI0DOMVqQABYAWoHU1RBUlRFUnIHRUxFQ09FNRIMCAsQARgIKgJKUTIAGAEiBAgBEAEoAjAD) ![Air New Zealand](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/NZ.gif) Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 20 AKL Auckland ZQN Queenstown $179 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:AKL,to:ZQN,departure:5/16/2026TANYT&leg2=from:ZQN,to:AKL,departure:5/20/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:178.30&airProductToken=AQorCikIzrQBEgM2MTEYwFogmWwogImNAzDziY0DOFBAAFgBagJTQnIEUEJBRworCikIzrQBEgM2MzgYmWwgwFoolLaNAzCCt40DOFBAAFgBagJTQnIEUEJBRxIMCAEQARgBKgJOWjIAGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Virgin Australia](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/VA.gif) Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17 SYD Sydney ZQN Queenstown $419 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SYD,to:ZQN,departure:5/10/2026TANYT&leg2=from:ZQN,to:SYD,departure:5/17/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:418.40&airProductToken=AQovCi0I1oIBEgMxNjMYkh4gmWwopseMAzDayIwDOE1AAFgBagJDSHIITVpDSEFTMTYKLwotCNaCARIDMTY0GJlsIJIeKPGXjQMwuZmNAzhNQABYAWoCQ0hyCE1aQ0hBUzE2EgoIARABGAEqAlZBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![Qantas Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/QF.gif) Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12 SYD Sydney ZQN Queenstown $461 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SYD,to:ZQN,departure:5/3/2026TANYT&leg2=from:ZQN,to:SYD,departure:5/12/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:460.70&airProductToken=AQouCiwI0YwBEgMxMjMYkh4gmWwol_yLAzDL_YsDOE9AAFgBagRFQ1NMcgVPQVUxQQouCiwI0YwBEgMxMjIYmWwgkh4ojeCMAzDa4YwDOE9AAFgBagRFQ1NMcgVPQVUxQRIKCAEQARgBKgJRRhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAs) ![Emirates](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/EK.gif) Sun, May 17 - Sat, May 23 SYD Sydney ZQN Queenstown $546 Roundtrip found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:SYD,to:ZQN,departure:5/17/2026TANYT&leg2=from:ZQN,to:SYD,departure:5/23/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:546.00&airProductToken=AQo8CjoIxZYBEgQ1MDY1GJIeIJlsKNeZjQMwi5uNAzhUQABYAWoCWVByCFQxQ09QQVUxegoI0YwBEgQ1MDY1CjwKOgjFlgESBDUwMjEYmWwgkh4o9NeNAzDG2Y0DOFRAAFgBagJZUHIIVDFDT1BBVTF6CgjRjAESBDUwMjESCggCEAEYASoCRUsYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=FTG_SPRING_PROMO_) ## Frequently asked questions ### What month is the cheapest to fly to Te Anau Downs? ### Which US cities have the cheapest flights to Te Anau Downs? > - San Diego (SAN) > - Portland (PDX) > - Salt Lake City (SLC) > - Seattle (SEA) > - Los Angeles (LAX) > > > with prices usually starting around $410. ### How to find a cheap flight to Te Anau Downs? ### Which airlines fly to Te Anau Downs? > - Air New Zealand > - Jetstar > - Qantas Airways > - Virgin Australia ### Where do you fly into Te Anau Downs? > - The closest major airport is Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.), about 64 miles from the city center, which is a hub for Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia, with other airlines like Jetstar, Singapore Airlines also operating here. > - Invercargill (IVC) is another option, about 91 miles away, serving as a hub for Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. > - Wānaka Airport (WKA), about 103 miles away, which may offer additional flight options. ### What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Te Anau Downs? ### Which budget airlines fly to Te Anau Downs? > - Jetstar > - Virgin Australia ### What is the best month to visit Te Anau Downs? ### How far in advance should I book a flight to Te Anau Downs? ### What day of the week is cheapest day to buy a plane ticket to Te Anau Downs? ### What is the most expensive month to fly to Te Anau Downs? ### How can I track flight prices to Te Anau Downs? ### How to get a cheap last-minute flight to Te Anau Downs? ### Can I earn miles booking a flight to Te Anau Downs with Expedia? ### Can I save money by booking a Te Anau Downs trip package? ### Can I change or cancel my flight to Te Anau Downs? \*Flight schedules are subject to change. ## Book with confidence # Tips to find the cheapest flights to Te Anau Downs **The cheapest day to fly** Get started finding a cheap flight to Te Anau Downs on Expedia by either choosing a deal on this page or entering into the search bar your travel dates, origin airport, and whether you want roundtrip or one-way airfare. You can filter for flexibility, number of stops, airline, and departure/arrival times to find the best flight for you. **The cheapest month to fly** May is the cheapest month to fly to Te Anau Downs. This coincides with the low season when fewer people travel. Whichever month you travel in, though, be sure to book at least a month in advance if you want to score cheap tickets to Te Anau Downs. ARC's data shows that domestic flights booked 28 days or more before departure are typically 24% cheaper than those booked last minute. **The most affordable time to book a flight** Typically, a Sunday can be the cheapest time to book a flight to Te Anau Downs, according to ARC’s data. On average, you could save between 6% and 13% by booking on a Sunday instead of a Friday, which is the most expensive day to make a reservation. **The cheapest round-trip tickets to Te Anau Downs** The lowest price for round-trip flights to Te Anau Downs in 2026 starts from from $101, while one-way tickets start from from $51\. Expedia's effective search tool is one of the best ways to find a budget airfare. Simply enter your dates, and within seconds, it'll show you a vast selection of the cheapest flights to Te Anau Downs. If you have a preferred departure time or airline, you can use the handy filters to customize your search. **The cheapest airlines flying to Te Anau Downs** Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Emirates are just some of the airlines that can typically offer cheap tickets to Te Anau Downs. You can find their most affordable flights by using the “airline” search filter and then sorting prices from low to high. As a trusted partner of the world's leading airlines, Expedia offers you some of the best airfare deals to Te Anau Downs and countless more destinations worldwide. **The most affordable airports to fly into** To view the cheapest airports to fly into for Te Anau Downs, simply order your search results from lowest to highest price. Expedia's search tool compares flight prices for all airports close to your destination, so you don't have to manually search them one by one to find the cheapest flight to Te Anau Downs. If you have a preferred place to fly into, take advantage of the “arrival airport” filter to narrow down your search on Expedia. **Save with a package** With Expedia's amazing [package deals](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals), you could save hundreds of dollars by booking your Te Anau Downs plane tickets together with your accommodations, car rental, or activities. Just select the search wizard's “package” option to view some of the cheapest deals. Look out for the green savings label to see how much you're saving. **Date flexibility for the cheapest flights to Te Anau Downs** If you can be flexible with your travel dates, it's a good idea to broaden your search by comparing prices on different days. This will open up more options, meaning you could uncover a less expensive flight to Te Anau Downs. **Stopover savings** The cheapest tickets to Te Anau Downs are sometimes those with a stopover. Book one of these flights, and you'll change planes at an airport en route to Te Anau Downs. While the overall travel time might be longer than a non-stop flight, you may decide it's worth it for the money saved. **Get Expedia's Price Drop Protection** Price Drop Protection means that if your flight gets cheaper after booking, you'll be credited the difference\*. This gives you peace of mind that you're getting one of the cheapest flights to Te Anau Downs for your chosen departure. Expedia's Price Drop Protection is available for a small fee but is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. \*Terms apply. **Use our Price Tracking feature** Expedia's Price Tracking feature is another great tool that removes the guesswork from finding cheap flights to Te Anau Downs. Simply download the free Expedia app to your smart device and activate Te Anau Downs flight price alerts for your travel dates. There's even a price predictor tool that uses historical data to indicate the best time to book, giving you peace of mind that you'll nab the lowest prices. **Book with Expedia** As well as Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking, Expedia's close partnership with a vast selection of the world's leading airlines means you're sure to find cheap flights to Te Anau Downs. Plus, the One Key rewards program lets you earn real cash rewards on most bookings that you can use to save money on future trips. Best of all, it's free to join, and members often unlock exclusive discounts, too. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages. ## Travel information | Destination airport | Queenstown Intl. | | ----------------------------- | ---------------- | | Destination airport IATA code | ZQN | | Destination city name | Queenstown | | Roundtrip price | $100 | ## Trending flights to Te Anau Downs Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $51 for one-way flights and $101 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Delta](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/DL.gif) Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 15 LAX Los Angeles ZQN Queenstown $888 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LAX,to:ZQN,departure:5/7/2026TANYT&leg2=from:ZQN,to:LAX,departure:5/15/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:887.23&airProductToken=AQpsCjQIxJgBEgI2NRiLuAEgwFoohbSMAzCquowDOFZAAFgBaglNQUlOQ0xBU0NyCFZMRTBaUE1UCjQIyqIBEgMyOTMYwFogmWwolL6MAzCCv4wDOElAAVgBaglNQUlOQ0xBU0NyCFZMRTBaUE1UCmwKNAjKogESAzI5NhiZbCDAWijcgI0DMMqBjQM4SUAAWAFqCU1BSU5DTEFTQ3IIVkxFMFpQTVQKNAjEmAESAjY0GMBaIIu4ASj8i40DMNGRjQM4VkABWAFqCU1BSU5DTEFTQ3IIVkxFMFpQTVQSCggBEAEYASoCREwYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rentals - [Te Anau Hill Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Hill-Hotels.d6048068.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Te Anau Glowworm Caves ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Glowworm-Caves-Hotels.0-l6192071-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Te Anau Downs Jetty ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs-Jetty-Hotels.0-l553248621565249362-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Lake Te Anau ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Te-Anau-Hotels.0-l6110752-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Hotels near Fiordland Astronomy ](https://www.expedia.com/Fiordland-Astronomy-Hotels.0-l553248621526965494-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flights to Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Te-Anau-Hill.d6048068.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Flights from Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/6048068/flights-from-te-anau-hill) - [Lake Mistletoe ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Mistletoe-Te-Anau-Downs.d553248621565249356.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lake Te Anau ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Te-Anau-Southland.d6110752.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Hill.dx6048068) - [Te Anau Downs Jetty ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Downs-Jetty-Southland.d553248621565249362.Vacation-Attraction) - [Car rentals near Te Anau Downs Jetty ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Te-Anau-Downs-Jetty.d553248621565249362.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Car rentals near Te Anau Hill ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Te-Anau-Hill.d6048068.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Te Anau Hill Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.com/Te-Anau-Hill-Vacation-Rentals.d6048068.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) \*Available to One Key members.