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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Invercargill from $590

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IVC
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Invercargill

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Invercargill (IVC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$590

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$836
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Invercargill
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($374 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Invercargill
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Invercargill. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 January 2026.

Thu 19/309:05
MEL
-
IVC
1 stop9h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 23/318:35
IVC
-
MEL
1 stop15h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$590
Wed 26/809:15
MEL
-
IVC
1 stop9h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/808:35
IVC
-
MEL
1 stop25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/1$782
Wed 25/212:10
MEL
-
IVC
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/308:35
IVC
-
MEL
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$874
Thu 19/307:05
MEL
-
IVC
3 stops11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/316:50
IVC
-
MEL
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,114

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Invercargill

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

09:05-20:25

1 stop9h 20m

Invercargill

Mon 23/3

18:35-07:55

1 stop15h 20m

$590

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

12:10-11:40

1 stop21h 30m

Invercargill

Wed 4/3

08:35-21:50

2 stops15h 15m

$874

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

07:05-20:25

3 stops11h 20m

Invercargill

Mon 23/3

16:50-08:20

2 stops17h 30m

$1,114

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

08:35-20:25

2 stops9h 50m

Invercargill

Wed 4/3

06:10-16:20

3 stops12h 10m

$1,341

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Thu 19/3

21:00-20:25

3 stops21h 25m

Invercargill

Mon 23/3

08:35-23:10

2 stops16h 35m

$1,424

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Deals found on 10/1

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Invercargill?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Invercargill (average of $200). Flying from Melbourne to Invercargill in January is currently the most expensive (average of $315). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Invercargill

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Invercargill. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Invercargill. Reviews last updated 12 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Invercargill, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Invercargill from Melbourne?

    Invercargill (IVC) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Invercargill. You should not have trouble finding flights to Invercargill from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Invercargill airport from Melbourne. It is only a 2.2 km journey from Invercargill (IVC) to Invercargill’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Invercargill?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Invercargill in 9h 20m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Melbourne and Invercargill is about 2157 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Invercargill round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Invercargill, with prices starting at $671. Air New Zealand is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Invercargill that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Invercargill flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Invercargill?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Invercargill.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Invercargill?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Invercargill by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Invercargill?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Invercargill (average of $200). Flying from Melbourne to Invercargill in January is currently the most expensive (average of $315). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$671Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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