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Flights from Nelson to Invercargill
There are no direct flights from Nelson to Invercargill. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch, about 3h 07m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 07m
Nelson to Invercargill at a glance
Fastest journey3h 07mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch
Best ways to fly from Nelson 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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NSN Christchurch (CHC) IVC
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon14:45 NSN15:33 CHC0h 57m connection16:30 CHC17:52 IVCAir 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
- 697 km433 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 07mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneInvercargill vs Nelson
- Currency in Invercargill
- NZD
- Airports
- NSN → IVC
Flights from Nelson to Invercargill: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nelson 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 Nelson to Invercargill?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 697 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson 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 Nelson and Invercargill?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Invercargill: Invercargill Airport (IVC).





