Invercargill to Christchurch (IVC–CHC) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF, SQ | 33 | AT7 | 1h20 | – | Star Alliance | QF, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Christchurch from Invercargill
| Metric | IVC→CHC | DUD→CHC | ZQN→CHC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IVC | – | 96 mi | 99 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 90 | 50 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 5m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
IVC: NZST · CHC: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Invercargill, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
IVC–CHC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IVC to CHC
Invercargill Airport (IVC) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IVC to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IVC to CHC is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 289 miles (465 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dunedin (DUD) and Queenstown (ZQN).