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Flights from Invercargill to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Invercargill to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch, about 2h 48m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 48m
IVCNSNCHC

Invercargill to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 48mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Invercargill to Nelson

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) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Tue17:00 IVC18:08 CHC0h 52m connection19:00 CHC19:48 NSNAir New Zealand
32 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 48m
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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
697 km433 miles
Journey time
2h 48mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Invercargill
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
IVC → NSN

Flights from Invercargill to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Invercargill to Nelson?
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 Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 697 km.
Where do you change planes between Invercargill and Nelson?
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 Nelson?
Invercargill: Invercargill Airport (IVC). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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