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

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NZ5718
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:10 AM
NZDT
7:30 AM
NZDT
1h 20m
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NZ5716
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:35 PM
NZDT
7:55 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
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NZ5703
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:35 AM
NZDT
8:05 AM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5707
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:40 AM
NZDT
9:10 AM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5701
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:55 PM
NZDT
8:25 PM
NZDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Invercargill to Christchurch
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 289 mi 1h 20m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

IVC–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 289 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IVC–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 12 AT7 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IVC to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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.

Other ways to reach Christchurch from Invercargill

Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
Metric IVC→CHC DUD→CHC ZQN→CHC
Distance from IVC 96 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 12 76 31
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 5m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of IVC with service to Christchurch International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Invercargill, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
289 mi / 465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m.

IVC–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Invercargill to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance289 mi / 465 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: IVC
IATA / ICAOIVC / NZNV
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IVC to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Invercargill Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 289 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from IVC to CHC. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZQN and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHC to IVC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUD and ZQN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IVC to CHC

Invercargill Airport (IVC) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IVC to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IVC to CHC ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 289 miles (465 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ZQN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dunedin (DUD) and Queenstown (ZQN).