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

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 20:25.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

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

A direct flight from Christchurch to Invercargill takes 1h 30m, covering 746 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 Christchurch to Invercargill range from $334 to $566, with an average of $424 over the past 12 months. Anything below $334 counts as a good deal.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Christchurch to Invercargill flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$177 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Christchurch to Invercargill flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, 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 $236 to $2,196. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Invercargill are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Invercargill Airport (IVC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $123 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Christchurch to Invercargill usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Christchurch to Invercargill route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 12m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Christchurch to Invercargill. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $369 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $656, a difference of $287.

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 Christchurch 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.