Christchurch to Invercargill (CHC–IVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:35 AM
NZDT
8:05 AM
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NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:40 AM
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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:55 PM
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AT7
6:10 AM
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NZ Air New Zealand
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Christchurch to Invercargill
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 289 mi 1h 30m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

CHC–IVC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 289 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–IVC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 13 AT7, DH3 1h30 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to IVC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to IVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
AKL ~19h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
18
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Invercargill is 0 hours the same as Christchurch.
CHC: NZDT · IVC: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Invercargill.
Distance & Flight Time
289 mi / 465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.
Facts

CHC–IVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Invercargill route.
Route details
Distance289 mi / 465 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CHC
Full nameChristchurch International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: IVC
Full nameInvercargill Airport
IATA / ICAOIVC / NZNV
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to IVC flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Invercargill Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 289 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from CHC to IVC. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IVC to CHC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to IVC

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Invercargill Airport (IVC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHC to IVC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to IVC ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 289 miles (465 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.