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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 07:30
• Latest: departs at 18:35 and lands at 19:55.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Invercargill to Christchurch takes 1h 20m, covering 746 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Invercargill to Christchurch range from $315 to $541, with an average of $416 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Invercargill to Christchurch flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$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 Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Invercargill to Christchurch flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Invercargill to Christchurch are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $334, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Mode
• Yes Rentals
• Snap Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Invercargill to Christchurch route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 23 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Invercargill to Christchurch route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $315 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $509, a difference of $193. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Invercargill and Christchurch.

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Christchurch Art Gallery and Mona Vale. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

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

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