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Flights from Invercargill to Wellington
There are no direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch, about 2h 51m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 51m
Invercargill to Wellington at a glance
Fastest journey2h 51mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch
Best ways to fly from Invercargill to Wellington
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) WLG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Tue18:30 IVC19:38 CHC0h 52m connection20:30 CHC21:21 WLGAir New Zealand
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
- 770 km478 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneWellington vs Invercargill
- Currency in Wellington
- NZD
- Airports
- IVC → WLG
Flights from Invercargill to Wellington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington?
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 Wellington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 770 km.
Where do you change planes between Invercargill and Wellington?
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 Wellington?
Invercargill: Invercargill Airport (IVC). Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG).





