Most-reviewed trip
Queenstown And Tekapo Departures
Five flights, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $317 to $695.41; two list pickup.
Five scenic flight options run from Queenstown and Lake Tekapo toward Aoraki / Mount Cook, priced from $317 to $695.41 per person. Trips range from a 1-hour Tekapo flight to 12-hour day trips and use fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and ski planes. All flights are weather dependent, so weather decides whether each departure goes ahead and what you see. Free cancellation applies on all five.
Fly Explore Fly From Queenstown
8 hours · Glenorchy Air
from $505.18 per person, price varies by group size Check availability →
Coach Tour And Flight Combo
12 hours · Cheeky Kiwi Travel
from $504.60 per person, price varies by group size Check availability →
Day Tour With Pickup
7 hours · True South Flights
from $618.34 per person, price varies by group size Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do The Flights Cost?
Prices start at $317 per person for the Tekapo 50 minute departure and reach $695.41 per person for the Small Group Heli Hike Combo. Four of the five prices vary by group size, so the total you pay depends on how many people travel. Each price is quoted per person.
How Long Do The Trips Last?
The Tekapo departure is the shortest, with 50 minutes of flight time inside a 60 minute total. Fly Explore Fly From Queenstown runs 8 hours and the Day Tour With Pickup runs 7 hours. The two 12 hour options are the Coach Tour and Flight Combo and the Small Group Heli Hike Combo.
What Is Included And What Should You Check?
All five options include free cancellation and depart from Lake Tekapo Airport or Queenstown area departure points. The Coach Tour and Flight Combo meets at The Station in Queenstown, with complimentary hotel pickup from select locations, and covers coach travel, helicopter and ski plane flights, and a glacier landing, subject to weather. Weight limits apply on two options: heavier passengers should tell Air Safaris when booking the Tekapo flight, and the coach combo allows 116 kg per passenger.
How Do You Choose Between The Flights?
For the shortest and cheapest trip, the 50 minute Tekapo departure starts at $317 and rates 4.9 across 139 reviews. Only two options include a glacier landing, weather permitting: the Coach Tour and Flight Combo at 4.6 from 60 reviews and the Small Group Heli Hike Combo at 4.8 from 68 reviews, both 12 hours with up to 15 people. Fly Explore Fly From Queenstown rates 5.0 from 61 reviews over an 8 hour day, while the Day Tour With Pickup has 1 review over 7 hours.
Compare The Five Flights Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekapo Departure, 50 Minutes | 1 hour | $317 per person | ★ 4.9 (139) | Not included |
| Small Group Heli Hike Combo | 12 hours | $695.41 per person, price varies by group size | ★ 4.8 (68) | Not listed |
| Fly Explore Fly From Queenstown | 8 hours | $505.18 per person, price varies by group size | ★ 5.0 (61) | Not listed |
| Coach Tour and Flight Combo | 12 hours | $504.60 per person, price varies by group size | ★ 4.6 (60) | Included |
| Day Tour With Pickup | 7 hours | $618.34 per person, price varies by group size | 1 review | Included |
