About Southern Alps Air
Southern Alps Air is Wanaka's longest-running scenic flight operator, flying visitors over the glaciers, fiords, and alpine peaks of the Southern Alps from their base at Wanaka Airport. Their fleet of fixed-wing aircraft offers a comfortable, window-seat experience with unobstructed views, and every flight is narrated by experienced Kiwi bush pilots who know every ridge and valley in the region.
The flagship Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly combines a scenic flight over the divide with a cruise on Milford Sound and a return flight — all done in a half day without the long coach drive. Other popular routes include the Glacier Highlights flight over the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, the Mt Aspiring circuit, and the Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier scenic. Charter flights for photographers, hikers, and private groups are also available, and the company operates the iconic Siberia Experience in partnership with Wilkin River Jets.
Southern Alps Air stands out for the quality of their aircraft, the professionalism of their pilots, and the sheer range of flight routes on offer. Their Milford Sound combo consistently ranks among Wanaka's top-rated activities, and the small aircraft size means every passenger gets a window seat with uninterrupted views.
