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Flights from Invercargill to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Invercargill to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch, about 6h 11m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 11m
IVCMELCHC

Invercargill to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey6h 11mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Invercargill to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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IVC Christchurch (CHC) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Thu13:15 IVC14:23 CHC1h 22m connection15:45 CHC17:26 MELAir New Zealand
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 11m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,140 km1,329 miles
Journey time
6h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hMelbourne vs Invercargill
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
IVC → MEL, AVV

Flights from Invercargill to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Invercargill to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Invercargill to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,140 km.
Where do you change planes between Invercargill and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Invercargill and Melbourne?
Invercargill: Invercargill Airport (IVC). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Invercargill and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Invercargill.

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