Rome2Rio

How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Milford Soundby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Milford Sound

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Milford Sound by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Auckland, fly

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    3h 37m
    $635–983

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Milford Soundcar car
    23h 34m
    $620–850

  3. Fly Auckland to Dunedin, bus, fly

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane AKL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    8h 53m
    $677–1,037

  4. Fly Auckland to Invercargill, bus, fly

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane AKL - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    8h 55m
    $709–1,166

  5. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WRE - ZQN
    4. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    8h 52m
    $1,383–2,069

  6. Fly Auckland to Christchurch International Airport, bus, fly

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    13h 12m
    $653–919

  7. Fly Auckland to Hokitika, bus, fly

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane AKL - HKK
    2. Take the bus from Hokitika to Franz Josefbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    4. Fly from Queenstown Airport to Milford Sound Airportplane plane
    17h 58m
    $855–1,309

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Milford Sound.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,101 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Milford Sound, New Zealand?

You can take a flight from Auckland (AKL) to Milford Sound via Queenstown Airport and Milford Sound Airport in around 3h 37m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.