Auckland to Invercargill (AKL–IVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CHC Christchurch 3h 40m BRCAEK → NZQFSQ Christchurch (CHC) to Invercargill flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Auckland to Invercargill
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 730 mi 2h 5m nonstop

AKL–IVC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 730 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–IVC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to IVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
CHC ~3h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Invercargill is 0 hours the same as Auckland.
AKL: NZST · IVC: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 6:00 PM in Invercargill.
Distance & Flight Time
730 mi / 1,174 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Facts

AKL–IVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Invercargill route.
Route details
Distance730 mi / 1,174 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: IVC
Full nameInvercargill Airport
IATA / ICAOIVC / NZNV
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to IVC flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Invercargill Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 730 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AKL to IVC: Air New Zealand.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Christchurch.
Yes, return flights from IVC to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to IVC

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Invercargill Airport (IVC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand.

AKL to IVC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to IVC is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 730 miles (1,174 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Christchurch. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.