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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Invercargill

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Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to Invercargill

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August 14 - August 16

Cheapest
Best

CHC - Invercargill

$165

$133

Round trip

July 28 - August 4

CHC - Invercargill

$117

$140

Round trip

July 28 - August 5

CHC - Invercargill

$114

$141

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July 28 - August 3

CHC - Invercargill

$116

$141

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July 3 - July 10

Earliest

CHC - Invercargill

$123

$142

Round trip

July 28 - July 29

CHC - Invercargill

$119

$142

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July 28 - August 1

CHC - Invercargill

$120

$142

Round trip

November 28 - December 15

CHC - Invercargill

$120

$143

Round trip

December 5 - December 7

CHC - Invercargill

$158

$143

Round trip

December 5 - December 8

CHC - Invercargill

$159

$143

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Christchurch to Invercargill

For flights from Christchurch to Invercargill, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Christchurch to Invercargill making up 96.9% of recent fares. For the small percentage of itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
A typical journey from Christchurch to Invercargill takes 1h 30m, including any connections. This short duration reflects the route's classification as short-haul, covering a distance of 465 kilometers.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Invercargill? The most affordable months to fly are November, December, and February, all with a median fare of just $73. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.
For cheap flights from Christchurch to Invercargill, fares typically range from $92–$194, with a median of $144. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Invercargill

Regular price: $126 - $325

Prices for flights from Christchurch to Invercargill are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Invercargill is between $126 and $325. The current lowest deal is $133 with Air New Zealand for travel from Aug 14-Aug 16.

now $133

Low $126

High $325

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Invercargill

The cheapest month to fly from CHC to IVC is February, with a median price of $73. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $248. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $73

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $248

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Direct flights from Christchurch to Invercargill

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Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Invercargill

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Invercargill

Christchurch (CHC) - Invercargill (IVC)

$123

$142

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

$131

$186

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

$124

$237

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

$122

$204

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

$120

$197

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

$117

$140

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to Invercargill

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$165  →  $133

20%

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$161  →  $143

11%

6 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 17

$161  →  $143

11%

4 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 15

$159  →  $143

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Invercargill

Christchurch - Invercargill route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Christchurch to Invercargill are below the typical level at $133.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: November, December, February

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are November, December, and February, with median prices around $73.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 1h 30m direct

Flights from Christchurch to Invercargill typically take 1h 30m direct.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand offers direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand: 1 direct deal found

Air New Zealand has 1 direct deal found for flights from Christchurch to Invercargill.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Christchurch to Invercargill are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Christchurch to Invercargill.

📍 Located approximately ~10 km from Christchurch city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$133

Invercargill main airports to arrive at

Invercargill (IVC)

Cheapest

Invercargill Airport is a convenient arrival point for reaching Invercargill and the surrounding region.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Invercargill used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport offers a wider range of domestic connections and larger aircraft than Invercargill.

📍 ~170 km from Invercargill (approximately a 2.5-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~$116

Queenstown (ZQN)

Cheapest

Queenstown Airport provides significantly more flight options, including international routes, and high frequency.

📍 ~180 km from Invercargill (drive can be affected by winter weather conditions).

💸 Flights from ~$114

Timaru (TIU)

Timaru Airport is geographically closer than Christchurch for travelers heading north by road.

📍 ~270 km from Invercargill.

💸 Flights from ~$252

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Invercargill

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Best Elite deals to Invercargill

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From CHC

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Aug 14

Invercargill, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$165

$133

Save $32

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Dec 12

Invercargill, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$161

$143

Save $18

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Dec 11

Invercargill, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$161

$143

Save $18

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Dec 11

Invercargill, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$159

$143

Save $16

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Dec 05

Invercargill, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$159

$143

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Dec 05

Invercargill, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$158

$143

Save $15

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Sep 10

Invercargill, New Zealand

42% AI deal score

$152

$143

Save $9

From CHC

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Sep 11

Invercargill, New Zealand

42% AI deal score

$153

$143

Save $10

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Nov 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

From CHC

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Nov 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 26

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 26

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Sep 04

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Sep 04

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 27

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 27

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Sep 04

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Sep 04

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Nov 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$143

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Jul 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$140

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Jul 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

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Jul 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

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Jul 03

Invercargill, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$142

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Jul 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$142

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Jul 28

Invercargill, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$142

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Jul 03

Invercargill, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$186

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Jul 14

Invercargill, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$197

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Jul 10

Invercargill, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$204

From CHC

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Jul 09

Invercargill, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$237

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Invercargill

Historically, booking flights from Christchurch to Invercargill 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $99. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $140, while those booked 14-27 days in advance are around $170. Flights booked within 7-13 days of departure average $201, and last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) are typically the most expensive, averaging $235.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Invercargill is considered to be $92 or less. The median price for this route historically has been $144. Prices around $194 or higher are typically in the more expensive range for this route. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day window.

Historically, November, December, and February have offered the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Invercargill, with a median price of $73 in each of these months. This is significantly lower than the annual median price of $144 for this route. While November also appears as the most expensive month in some data, the median price for the cheapest months remains consistent at $73.

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