What percentage of Auckland to Invercargill flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 50.1% of flights from Auckland to Invercargill are direct. This means that about half of the available options for this route do not require a stopover. For flights that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is typically one. Travelers can choose between direct and connecting options based on their preferences for travel time and convenience.

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

A direct flight from Auckland to Invercargill typically takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 1175 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 4 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider whether the convenience of a direct flight outweighs the potential cost savings of a connecting flight, which adds an average of 2 hours and 45 minutes to the journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Auckland to Invercargill are classified as frequent. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers looking for good deals can expect to find them with consistent availability. This route is considered one where opportunities for cost-effective travel 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 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. Right now, fares to Invercargill skew cheaper, typically ranging from $124–$219, with a median of $162. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 11% of recent fares were considered a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Auckland to Invercargill.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Invercargill, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $94. November and September also offer competitive prices, both with median fares around $110.

For travelers considering direct flights from Auckland to Invercargill, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest typically connect once. Specifically, 50.1% of recent fares for this route were for non-stop itineraries, with connecting flights usually involving 1 stopover.

A typical journey from Auckland to Invercargill takes approximately 2h 5m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 2h 5m, whereas connecting itineraries have a median duration of 4h 50m.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Invercargill

Regular price: NZ$328 - NZ$2,046

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Invercargill is NZD 328 to NZD 2046. The current lowest deal is NZD 291 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jan 11-Jan 15.

now NZ$291

Low NZ$328

High NZ$2,046

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 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

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

NZ$492

NZ$452

One-way

Tue, Jan 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$445

NZ$342

One-way

Tue, Jan 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$447

NZ$342

One-way

Tue, Jan 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$435

NZ$301

One-way

Tue, Jan 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$448

NZ$311

One-way

Tue, Jan 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$437

NZ$311

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

NZ$784 → NZ$435

45%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

NZ$772 → NZ$490

37%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

NZ$520 → NZ$291

44%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

NZ$518 → NZ$291

44%

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Auckland - Invercargill route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Invercargill are below the typical level, with a median of $162.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

Direct flights typically take 2 hours 5 minutes, while connecting flights average 4 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand offers direct flights on this route, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand has direct deals

Air New Zealand has been observed to offer direct flights on the Auckland to Invercargill route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 11% of the time

Historically, good prices for this route are available 11% of the time over a 90-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the main international gateway for flights from Auckland to Invercargill.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$292

Invercargill main airports to arrive at

Invercargill (IVC)

Cheapest

Invercargill Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to Invercargill.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$304

Airports nearby Invercargill used as alternative

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport offers more frequent domestic connections and is the closest alternative to Invercargill.

📍 ~170 km from Invercargill (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$158

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Invercargill

Historically, the best deals for flights from Auckland to Invercargill are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $136. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out typically average $165, while those booked 14-27 days in advance average $187. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually results in the highest average price of $215.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Auckland to Invercargill is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $124. The median price for this route over the same period was $162. Prices can vary, with some deals reaching up to $219 or more. By aiming for prices at or below the $124 threshold, travelers can typically secure a favorable fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Invercargill are February, November, and September. In February, the median price was $94, making it the most affordable month. November and September also offered good value, with median prices around $110. The annual median price for this route is $162, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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$328 - NZ$2,046

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Invercargill is NZD 328 to NZD 2046. The current lowest deal is NZD 291 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jan 11-Jan 15.

now NZ$291

Low NZ$328

High NZ$2,046

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

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

NZ$492

NZ$452

One-way

Tue, Jan 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$445

NZ$342

One-way

Tue, Jan 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$447

NZ$342

One-way

Tue, Jan 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$435

NZ$301

One-way

Tue, Jan 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$448

NZ$311

One-way

Tue, Jan 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Invercargill

Auckland (AKL) - Invercargill (IVC)

Air New Zealand

NZ$437

NZ$311

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

NZ$784 → NZ$435

45%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

NZ$772 → NZ$490

37%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

NZ$520 → NZ$291

44%

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

NZ$518 → NZ$291

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Invercargill