Travelling from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Invercargill.
Flights from IVC to AKL start from 12:50 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The latest departure is at 15:00 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IVC to AKL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air New Zealand is your ticket to exploring Auckland (and perhaps some other exciting parts of New Zealand!). Check out the direct flights from Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air New Zealand on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for IVC to AKL flights is Air New Zealand.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport. Christchurch International Airport is a popular stopover on the IVC to AKL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, $186 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $260. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IVC to AKL.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Invercargill Airport (IVC)
74.03% of flights departing from Invercargill Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Invercargill Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Invercargill. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near IVC. Whether you have an early flight from Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're landing on a late Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and explore beyond Auckland's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Auckland in April.
When reserving your flight from Invercargill Airport to Auckland Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IVC to AKL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you want to check out another side of New Zealand, head for Manukau City, roughly 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are key highlights.