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Flights from Melbourne to Invercargill

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Invercargill. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch, about 7h 07m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 07m
MELIVCCHC

Melbourne to Invercargill at a glance

Fastest journey7h 07mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Invercargill

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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MEL Christchurch (CHC) IVC
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon11:15 MEL16:24 CHC2h 36m connection19:00 CHC20:22 IVCJetstar Airways + Air New Zealand
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 07m
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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
7h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hInvercargill vs Melbourne
Currency in Invercargill
NZD
Airports
MEL, AVV → IVC

Flights from Melbourne to Invercargill: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Invercargill?
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 Melbourne to Invercargill?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,140 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Invercargill?
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 Melbourne and Invercargill?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Invercargill: Invercargill Airport (IVC).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Invercargill?
Invercargill is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.

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