Flying from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Invercargill Airport (IVC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Take your pick of five weekly Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport flights. The 10:05 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest you can take. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 10:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your AKL to IVC flight.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air New Zealand is your gateway to discovering Invercargill (and perhaps some other great parts of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand ranks as the leading on-time carrier for AKL to IVC flights, with 83.72% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport. Christchurch Airport is a top stopover on the AKL to IVC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Invercargill Airport (IVC)
Right now, 75 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 150 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from AKL to IVC, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from AKL to IVC by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Of the flights that depart from Auckland International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Auckland to Auckland International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near AKL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Invercargill Airport (IVC)
Reserve a hotel close to IVC if you're on a late Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Invercargill Airport rental car and discover Invercargill and beyond with your own wheels. Ezi, GO Rentals and Thrifty are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Invercargill Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Invercargill Airport (IVC)
November is the most popular month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Invercargill in January.
Lock in your flight from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport for February if you'd like to visit Invercargill during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to IVC in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Invercargill, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 451 kilometres north-east to Christchurch to tick off its top sights. From Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki to Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Dunedin is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres east of Invercargill. No journey is complete without seeing Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.
