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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Invercargill:

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 11:35
• Latest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 16:05.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Invercargill.

A direct flight from Auckland to Invercargill takes 2h 05m, covering 1,889 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Auckland to Invercargill range from $390 to $682, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $390 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $518 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $509 return, compared with $594 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Auckland to Invercargill flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$178 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Invercargill flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $374 to $2,402. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Invercargill are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Invercargill Airport (IVC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $38 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EZI
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Go Rentals
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Auckland to Invercargill usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Invercargill route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

Most connecting flights from Auckland to Invercargill pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Auckland to Invercargill. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $479 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $606, a difference of $126.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Auckland and Invercargill.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.