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Flights from Wellington to Invercargill

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Invercargill. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch, about 3h 07m door to door (87 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 07m
WLGIVCCHC

Wellington to Invercargill at a glance

Fastest journey3h 07mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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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WLG Christchurch (CHC) IVC
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue07:00 WLG08:00 CHC0h 45m connection08:45 CHC10:07 IVCAir New Zealand
87 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 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
770 km478 miles
Journey time
3h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneInvercargill vs Wellington
Currency in Invercargill
NZD
Airports
WLG → IVC

Flights from Wellington to Invercargill: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Invercargill?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 770 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington 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 Wellington and Invercargill?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Invercargill: Invercargill Airport (IVC).

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