How to travel from Kerikeri to Invercargill, New Zealand

The distance between Kerikeri and Invercargill is around 1,394km (866 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kerikeri to Invercargill by plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out InvercargillKerikeri if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$450($275)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NZ$580($355)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerikeri and Invercargill

There are several options for getting from Kerikeri to Invercargill by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$450 ($275) and will take around 2h 60m.

The distance between Kerikeri and Invercargill is around 1,394km (866 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,329km (826 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Kerikeri and Invercargill by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kerikeri to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx NZ$450 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerikeri and Invercargill is to fly which will typically cost around NZ$450 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kerikeri and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kerikeri and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kerikeri and Invercargill. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Kerikeri to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kerikeri to Invercargill typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).

The closest major airport to Invercargill is Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kerikeri to Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerikeri to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around NZ$450 ($275).

How do I get from Kerikeri to Invercargill

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerikeri and Invercargill

Transport options from Kerikeri to Invercargill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
NZ$450($275)
on demand1,394km (866 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
NZ$580($355)
4 times a day1,890km (1,175 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kerikeri and Invercargill

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Ferry operators

Airports near Invercargill

The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

IVC
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Invercargill
DUD
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Invercargill
ZQN
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Invercargill