How to find cheap flights to Invercargill Airport (IVC)
$684 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Invercargill Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to IVC, the lowest fare is $386.
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Around one month before taking off is a great time to book tickets to Invercargill, where Invercargill Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the cheapest fares.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Invercargill. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Invercargill, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Invercargill Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Invercargill
June is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Invercargill.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to IVC, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd like to experience Invercargill at its busiest, lock in your flights to IVC for July. Taking a trip during peak seasons generally means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is January. Lock in your plane tickets to Invercargill then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF), January is when Invercargill is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 3ºC (37ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF), July sees the lowest temperatures.
February often brings more sun than cloud. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Invercargill.
The wettest time of year is May. Visit then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Invercargill Airport (IVC): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and get on a direct flight to Invercargill Airport. Air New Zealand flies straight to Invercargill.
If you want to fly with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your IVC plane ticket with Air New Zealand. Up to 62% of its flights to this airport land when expected.
IVC is located in the UTC+13 timezone.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to IVC. Choose one of these stays near Invercargill Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
You can secure a car hire in IVC with top suppliers like Ezi, GO Rentals and Thrifty. Hop in and get ready to discover Invercargill and beyond.
Invercargill Airport has an on-time rating of 74%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Invercargill Airport is located in Invercargill, Southland Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Invercargill from Invercargill Airport (IVC)
The distance from IVC to central Invercargill is about 10 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to IVC.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Invercargill:
Invercargill highlights
These popular attractions should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Invercargill:
Aurora Australis viewpoint: Located around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Otepuni Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 0.32 kilometres west of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Invercargill.
St. Mary's Basilica: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.32 kilometres south-west of the centre of Invercargill.
How to get to Gore from Invercargill Airport (IVC)
The nearby city of Gore is about 64 kilometres from IVC. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab should take around 55 minutes.
Travelling from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Papatowai
Papatowai is another city that's easily accessible from Invercargill Airport. It's about 88 kilometres away.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of New Zealand
New Zealand has plenty more waiting for you. Venture on to Dunedin, located about 177 kilometres east of Invercargill. Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay are a few of its must-sees. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Oamaru is another popular destination in New Zealand and is roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Invercargill. Set your sights on top attractions like Oamaru Whitestone Penguin, Oamaru Victorian Precinct and Steampunk HQ.
Or set out for Gore, roughly 56 kilometres north-east of Invercargill. Hamilton Park, Gore Brown Trout and Gore Aquatic Centre are just a taste of what's waiting.