Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill from $898

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IVC
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 (MEL) 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 24 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$898

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,127
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 13/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Invercargill
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($253 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Best flights from Melbourne to Invercargill
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Invercargill that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 November 2025.

Fri 13/318:50MEL - IVC
1 stop13h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 16/316:50IVC - MEL
1 stop17h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/11$898
Fri 13/318:50MEL - IVC
2 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/310:50IVC - MEL
1 stop23h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/11$989
Thu 8/114:20MEL - IVC
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/118:35IVC - MEL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$1,042

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Melbourne

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Invercargill

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

18:50-10:15

1 stop13h 25m

Invercargill

Mon 16/3

16:50-08:00

1 stop17h 10m

$898

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

18:50-10:15

2 stops13h 25m

Invercargill

Mon 16/3

10:50-07:55

1 stop23h 05m

$989

MelbourneInvercargill

MEL - IVC

MELIVC

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

14:20-10:15

2 stops17h 55m

Invercargill

Thu 15/1

18:35-07:55

1 stop15h 20m

$1,042

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/11

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill (average of $204). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 24 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

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

    Invercargill (IVC), located 2.2 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Invercargill. 1 airline have flights to Invercargill from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Invercargill should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill will take you 13h 25m. There are 2157 km between Melbourne Airport and Invercargill.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Invercargill, with prices starting at $710. This flight start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 Airport to Invercargill?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill (average of $204). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Invercargill in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Invercargill

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$710Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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