What percentage of Auckland to Invercargill flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 50.1% of flights from Auckland to Invercargill were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are common, flights with a single stopover are also frequently available on this route.

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. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 4 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey, depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting option.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Auckland to Invercargill are classified as frequent. This means that favorable prices for this route appear regularly across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to find good deals with some consistency, making it a route where opportunities for savings arise often.

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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 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, fares to Invercargill from Auckland typically range from $124–$219, with a median of $162. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 11% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, making it easier to find cheap flights from Auckland to Invercargill.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Invercargill, February stands out with a median fare of just $94. Other economical months include November and September, both offering median fares of $110. Planning your trip during these months can significantly reduce your travel costs.

When flying from Auckland to Invercargill, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Approximately 50.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Auckland to Invercargill. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Auckland to Invercargill takes about 2h 5m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 2h 5m. Connecting itineraries, however, have a median duration of 4h 50m, so choosing a direct flight can save you significant travel time.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Invercargill

Regular price: NZ$257 - NZ$915

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Invercargill is NZD 257 to NZD 915. The current lowest deal is NZD 287 with Air New Zealand for travel from Sep 3-Sep 6.

now NZ$287

Low NZ$257

High NZ$915

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Invercargill

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Invercargill is February, with a median price of $94. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $305. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$94

March

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$305

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Invercargill

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$296

NZ$501

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$526

NZ$513

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$529

NZ$520

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$530

NZ$555

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Jetstar

NZ$531

NZ$399

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Jetstar

NZ$527

NZ$399

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

NZ$786 → NZ$418

47%

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

NZ$730 → NZ$403

45%

7 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 22

NZ$730 → NZ$413

43%

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

NZ$567 → NZ$292

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Invercargill

Auckland - Invercargill route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Auckland to Invercargill are below the typical level of $162.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $94.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m.

The median flight time for a direct flight to Invercargill is 2 hours, 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

50% of recent flights are direct.

About half of recent flights from Auckland to Invercargill are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand provides direct flights on the Auckland to Invercargill route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Auckland to Invercargill are typically frequent.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the primary airport for flights from Auckland to Invercargill.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$276

Invercargill main airports to arrive at

Invercargill (IVC)

Cheapest

Fly into Invercargill Airport for convenient access to Invercargill and the surrounding Southland region.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$276

Airports nearby Invercargill used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport offers more frequent domestic connections and is a practical alternative for Invercargill travelers.

📍 ~185 km from Invercargill (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$177

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Invercargill

Historically, booking flights from Auckland to Invercargill at least 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, deals booked in this window averaged around $136. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure were significantly higher, averaging $215. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price was $165, indicating that earlier booking generally leads to better savings.

For flights from Auckland to Invercargill, a good deal is considered to be around $124 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $162, while prices in the higher range can reach up to $219 or more. Aiming for prices at or below $124 will typically secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Invercargill include February, November, and September. In February, the median price was $94, while both November and September saw median prices of $110. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days is $162. Therefore, planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

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Auckland to Invercargill: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Invercargill

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Invercargill

Regular price: NZ$257 - NZ$915

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Invercargill is NZD 257 to NZD 915. The current lowest deal is NZD 287 with Air New Zealand for travel from Sep 3-Sep 6.

now NZ$287

Low NZ$257

High NZ$915

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Invercargill

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$94

March

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$305

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Invercargill

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Invercargill

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$296

NZ$501

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$526

NZ$513

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$529

NZ$520

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$530

NZ$555

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Jetstar

NZ$531

NZ$399

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Jetstar

NZ$527

NZ$399

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

NZ$786 → NZ$418

47%

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

NZ$730 → NZ$403

45%

7 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 22

NZ$730 → NZ$413

43%

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

NZ$567 → NZ$292

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Invercargill