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2 airlines operate flights between Auckland and Dunedin. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Flights from Auckland to Dunedin usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Dunedin (DUD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Dunedin.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $287 return, compared with $415 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $13–$171 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Auckland to Dunedin pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Auckland to Dunedin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $263 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $307, a difference of $44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Dunedin route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Dunedin flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dunedin are University of Otago, Dunedin Casino, and Dunedin City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Dunedin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Dunedin:

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 08:44
• Latest: departs at 17:00 and lands at 18:54.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 46% above the route average of $289. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Auckland to Dunedin takes 1h 54m, covering 1,709 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $179 to $1,454. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Dunedin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Dunedin Airport (DUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace Rental Cars
· EZI
· Thrifty
· Sixt
· Europcar

Return flights from Auckland to Dunedin range from $225 to $409, with an average of $289 over the past 12 months. Anything below $225 counts as a good deal.