Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Invercargill Airport (IVC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Flights from WLG to IVC start at 08:45 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The latest departure is at 18:15 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your WLG to IVC flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Invercargill (and then discovering more of New Zealand!) is a breeze with Air New Zealand. This popular airline offers direct flights from Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air New Zealand.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for WLG to IVC flights is Air New Zealand.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Invercargill Airport (IVC)
£147 is currently the best price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport flight. Return flights start at £249. These prices may change based on availability.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from WLG to IVC.
The cheapest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
72.62% of flights taking off from Wellington International Airport land at their destination on time.
Wellington International Airport is about 8 miles from central Wellington. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near WLG? If you're boarding an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Invercargill Airport (IVC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IVC instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Invercargill Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ezi, GO Rentals or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Invercargill and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Invercargill Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to central Invercargill
Invercargill Airport is approximately 6 miles from the centre of Invercargill. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Invercargill Airport (IVC)
The quietest month for a flight from Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Invercargill based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Wellington International Airport to Invercargill Airport for January if you want to visit Invercargill during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from WLG to IVC in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Invercargill. Around 280 miles away to the north-east, top sights here include Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
Around 110 miles east of Invercargill, Dunedin is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.