What percentage of Auckland to Invercargill flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 7.8% of flights from Auckland to Invercargill have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Invercargill?

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Invercargill has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1175 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Auckland to Invercargill come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Auckland to Invercargill come up on a regular basis. This route is classified as having regular deal frequency across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing opportunities with some consistency for this specific route.

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Auckland to Invercargill: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Invercargill

Flights from Auckland to Invercargill cover a distance of 1175 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Auckland to Invercargill are typically $323–$690, with a median of $480. Current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Invercargill, the data shows that August, May, and September are typically the most affordable months. In each of these months, the median fare is $169. This indicates a consistent pricing trend for off-peak travel during these periods.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 7.8% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to include layovers in their journey when flying between these two cities.

A typical journey from Auckland to Invercargill takes 2h 5m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also 2h 5m, the median connecting flight time extends to 10h 15m. This significant difference highlights the impact of stopovers on the overall travel duration for most itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Invercargill

Regular price: NZ$268 - NZ$947

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

Regular prices for flights from Auckland to Invercargill typically range from NZD268 to NZD947. The current lowest deal is NZD287 with Air New Zealand for travel from Apr 4-Apr 13.

now NZ$287

Low NZ$268

High NZ$947

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Invercargill

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Invercargill is August, with a median price of $167. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $630. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$167

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$630

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Invercargill

Thu, Dec 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Jetstar

NZ$825

NZ$505

One-way

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$522

NZ$473

One-way

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$795

NZ$570

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

NZ$798 → NZ$574

28%

8 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 29

NZ$440 → NZ$354

20%

5 nights

Apr 8 - Apr 13

NZ$378 → NZ$303

20%

5 nights

Apr 1 - Apr 6

NZ$361 → NZ$289

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Invercargill

Auckland - Invercargill route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Auckland to Invercargill are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August, May, or September for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are August, May, and September, with median prices around $169.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m; connecting flights take 10h 15m.

Direct flights typically take 2h 5m, while connecting flights average 10h 15m for this route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 7.8% of recent flights from Auckland to Invercargill are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand is one airline that offers direct flights from Auckland to Invercargill.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Deals for flights from Auckland to Invercargill typically appear on a regular cadence.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the most budget-friendly option for flights to Invercargill.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$313

Invercargill main airports to arrive at

Invercargill (IVC)

Cheapest

Invercargill Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to Invercargill and the Southland region.

📍 ~3 km from Invercargill (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$313

Airports nearby Invercargill used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport (DUD) can be a useful alternative for more frequent domestic connections than Invercargill.

📍 ~180 km from Invercargill (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$189

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Feb 13

Invercargill, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,679

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From AKL

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Dec 06

Invercargill, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$3,407

Air New Zealand, +1

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From AKL

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Dec 12

Invercargill, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$3,816

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Invercargill

Historically, the best prices for flights from Auckland to Invercargill are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $184. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $759. Even booking 60+ days out can result in higher prices, averaging $318, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that one to two-month window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Auckland to Invercargill is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $323. The median price for this route historically stands at $480. Prices can go up to $690 or more, so aiming for prices below the median, particularly around the $323 mark, indicates a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Invercargill are August, May, and September, each with a median price of $169. While August also appears as the most expensive month in some data, this suggests price variability within that month. The annual median price for this route is $480, so securing a flight in one of these months can lead to significant savings.

Auckland to Invercargill: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Invercargill

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Invercargill

Regular price: NZ$268 - NZ$947

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

Regular prices for flights from Auckland to Invercargill typically range from NZD268 to NZD947. The current lowest deal is NZD287 with Air New Zealand for travel from Apr 4-Apr 13.

now NZ$287

Low NZ$268

High NZ$947

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Invercargill

August

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$167

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$630

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Invercargill

Thu, Dec 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Jetstar

NZ$825

NZ$505

One-way

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$522

NZ$473

One-way

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$795

NZ$570

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 18

NZ$798 → NZ$574

28%

8 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 29

NZ$440 → NZ$354

20%

5 nights

Apr 8 - Apr 13

NZ$378 → NZ$303

20%

5 nights

Apr 1 - Apr 6

NZ$361 → NZ$289

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Invercargill