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Cheap Flights from Invercargill to Christchurch

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July 21 - July 29

Cheapest
Earliest

IVC - Christchurch

$106

$132

Round trip

July 22 - July 28

Cheapest

IVC - Christchurch

$108

$132

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August 15 - August 20

Cheapest
Best

IVC - Christchurch

$121

$132

Round trip

August 1 - August 6

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IVC - Christchurch

$122

$132

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August 3 - August 7

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IVC - Christchurch

$124

$132

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August 2 - August 20

IVC - Christchurch

$107

$133

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August 3 - August 14

IVC - Christchurch

$107

$133

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August 15 - August 21

Best

IVC - Christchurch

$118

$133

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August 1 - August 12

IVC - Christchurch

$107

$133

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August 16 - August 21

Best

IVC - Christchurch

$121

$134

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Invercargill to Christchurch

The journey from Invercargill to Christchurch covers a distance of 465 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Invercargill to Christchurch are typically $176–$399, with a median of $281. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Invercargill to Christchurch, February stands out with a median fare of $74. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $80, and December presents a median of $81. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options for travelers.
For flights from Invercargill to Christchurch, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 45.7% of recent fares are for direct flights from Invercargill to Christchurch. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
A typical journey from Invercargill to Christchurch, including connections, takes approximately 6h 40m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, providing a comprehensive estimate for your travel time.

How much is a round trip from Invercargill to Christchurch

Regular price: $85 - $312

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

The regular price range for flights from Invercargill to Christchurch is between $85 and $312. The current lowest deal is $132 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jul 21-Jul 29.

now $132

Low $85

High $312

The cheapest time to fly from Invercargill to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from IVC to CHC is February, with a median price of $74. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $318. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $74

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $318

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Direct flights from Invercargill to Christchurch

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Last-minute flights going from Invercargill to Christchurch

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IVC - Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Invercargill (IVC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$112

$236

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

IVC - Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Invercargill (IVC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$114

$141

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IVC - Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Invercargill (IVC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$106

$132

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

IVC - Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Invercargill (IVC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$108

$132

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IVC - Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Invercargill (IVC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$108

$143

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

IVC - Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Invercargill (IVC) - Christchurch (CHC)

Air New Zealand

$104

$139

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

$124  →  $132

6%

5 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 6

$122  →  $132

8%

5 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 20

$121  →  $132

9%

5 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 21

$121  →  $134

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Invercargill to Christchurch

Invercargill - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Invercargill to Christchurch are above the typical level at $132.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Invercargill to Christchurch, with a median price of $74.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 6h 40m

The median flight time from Invercargill to Christchurch is 6h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Invercargill to Christchurch.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand is a popular choice

Air New Zealand is a popular choice for direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Invercargill to Christchurch are frequent, with almost one deal per day.

Invercargill main airports to depart from

Invercargill (IVC)

Cheapest

Invercargill Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Christchurch.

📍 ~3 km from Invercargill (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$132

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is the primary gateway to Christchurch and the Canterbury region.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$132

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Timaru (TIU)

Timaru Airport can be a useful alternative for its direct road access via State Highway 1.

📍 ~135 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$402

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport is a significant regional hub with more frequent services to major New Zealand cities.

📍 ~320 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$278

Queenstown (ZQN)

Queenstown Airport is a major tourist hub with high flight frequency and international capacity.

📍 ~360 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$275

Woodbourne (BHE)

Woodbourne Airport is accessible via the main northern road corridor and useful for travelers heading north.

📍 ~270 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$329

Nelson (NSN)

Cheapest

Nelson Airport is one of the busiest regional airports in New Zealand with good connectivity.

📍 ~300 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

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Best Elite deals to Christchurch

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From IVC

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Aug 15

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$132

From IVC

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Aug 01

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$132

From IVC

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Aug 03

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$132

From IVC

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Aug 15

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$133

From IVC

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Aug 16

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$134

From IVC

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Aug 04

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$139

From IVC

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Aug 03

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$139

From IVC

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Aug 05

Christchurch, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Jul 21

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$132

From IVC

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Jul 22

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$132

From IVC

Elite

Aug 02

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$133

From IVC

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Aug 03

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$133

From IVC

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Aug 01

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$133

From IVC

Elite

Aug 01

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$139

From IVC

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Jul 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$139

From IVC

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Jul 15

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Aug 01

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Aug 04

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Aug 04

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Aug 01

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Jul 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Aug 05

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Aug 03

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Jul 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$141

From IVC

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Jul 23

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$143

From IVC

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Jul 29

Christchurch, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$143

From IVC

Elite

Nov 28

Christchurch, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$192

From IVC

Elite

Jul 11

Christchurch, New Zealand

36% AI deal score

$236

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Invercargill to Christchurch have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $237. Booking 60+ days out typically resulted in an average price of $258. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-59 days in advance, with average prices ranging from $321 to $326. For the best chance at securing a lower fare, consider booking within a week of your travel date.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Invercargill to Christchurch is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $176. The median price for this route over the same period was $281. Prices can go up to $399 or more for the higher end of fares. By comparing your prospective flight's cost to these historical benchmarks, you can assess if you're getting a favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Invercargill to Christchurch have been February, with a median price of $74, and January, with a median price of $80. December also showed a median price of $81. The annual median price for this route is $281, indicating that these months offer significantly lower fares compared to the yearly average. Planning your trip during these months could lead to considerable savings.

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