Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Auckland to Dunedin
Low season |
April | Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average) |
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High season |
June | Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average) |
Average price (return flight) |
$263 | (avg. price over the last 2 weeks) |
Good deal (return flight) |
$130 | or less |
Good deal one-way |
$67 | or less |
Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and EVA Air have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Auckland to Dunedin. Confirm policies on booking site.
Etihad Airways and LATAM Airlines do not allow booking a middle seat on flights from Auckland to Dunedin.
The average direct flight takes 1h 50m, covering a distance of 1062 km.
There are 272 (direct) flights between Auckland and Dunedin per week, averaging 38 per day.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($142) and Multiple Airlines ($209)
EVA Air (8 times daily), Qantas Airways (8 times daily), Air New Zealand (6 times daily) are the most frequent flyers on this route.
From Auckland to Dunedin, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Dunedin back to Auckland , the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.
When flying out of Auckland you will be using Auckland Intl, often referred to as Auckland Airport. You will be landing at Dunedin, also known as Dunedin Airport.
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Dunedin.
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dunedin from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dunedin with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dunedin from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
Pros: "Hasn’t occurred yet"
Cons: "Hasn’t occurred yet"
Pros: "Everything."
Cons: "Nothing."
Pros: ":)"
Pros: "The seat was super uncomfortable and they switched out flights 3 times so the layovers were extremely long."
Cons: "Not switching our flights three times and not accommodating us like we had originally paid for."
Cons: "They lost are baggage"
Pros: "As I was in premium economy it was of course amazing, however it was a very packed premium compared to my previous experience so wasn’t as comfortable but still amazing."
Cons: "The selection of movies currently was a bit lacking."
Cons: "It ran a bit late"
Pros: "Seat was comfortable (exit row) for a commuter jet."
Cons: "It was over $450 to try and change the short segment fligt from Christchurch to Auckland. I could have bought a new ticket for 1/2"
Pros: "The crew were very welcoming and made you feel special. The food was great! The burger was tremendous! The films very up to date."
Cons: "The seat is comfortable but doesnt recline enough, I dont like the fact that you need to flip the seat to get it flat, when is it flat its rock hard! Good on AirNZ for providing the foam mattress topper it helps. ButOnce its flat you cant really watch TV."
Pros: "I had to us the wheel chair And they were all GREAT I was by my self"
Cons: "Right now I can't think of any thing"
Pros: "Small puddle jumper, but everything was well organized."
Pros: "Air NZ is fantastic start to finish and airport security doesn’t make you take off your shoes in the airport. Flight was on time start to finish."
Pros: "Excellent attendants"
Cons: "Landing was a bit bumpy!"
Cons: "My ticket did not say that it was a no luggage,no meal ticket & I printed off the E ticket & no where on the E ticket did it state no luggage.....I think that needs to be shown clearly when we book. I had to pay for 1 bag & it would have been $250 but ANZ did work with me &changed the ticket for $125 name-Marjorie Kalama"
Pros: "Our hostess was extremely friendly, accomdating and engaging. Air Nz need more staff like her! We had taken a Honolulu flight to Auckland flight the day before and were really disappointed with the service, lack of friendliness and the limited availability of food were not what I have come to expect on Air NZ, an airline we have been so proud of in the past to fly."
Cons: "There was no doubt the staff made this journey great!"
Pros: "Crew complete meals and drinks efficiently so passengers can settle quickly for night flight"
Pros: "there were extra blankets."
Cons: "Cold air blasting for 8 hours."
Pros: "Flight good. Plane modern model with good entertainment system. Flight crew good."
Cons: "Check in automated systems referring most checking to supervisors. No manual system so supervisors overwhelmed. Chambolic 2 hours."
Pros: "Cool temps in plane"
Pros: "Staff was nice."
Cons: "No room, It was painful for someone with nerve damage and severe arthritis to even get to a seat."
Pros: "everything"
Cons: "nothing"
Pros: "Everything"
Cons: "Nothing"
Cons: "They were great"
Pros: "Comfy front row seat on Q300, quick trip"
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "Everything"
Cons: "Someone sitting in my seat already!"
Pros: "Everything, space seat"
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "Everything"
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "Good lleg room in the aircraft. Friendly service."
Pros: "Everything. Loads of leg room."
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "Everything"
Cons: "Nothing"
Cons: "Staff was not friendly or attentive."
Pros: "Fr]iendlyt, efficient flight attendants"
Pros: "No complaints at all"
Pros: "Was the same, everything allright"
Pros: "It was what I expected"
Cons: "Too cramped"
Pros: ".."
Cons: "."
Cons: "Lack of leg room"
Pros: "Low initial ticket price"
Cons: "Extra charge to get to sit next to my wife, which I was subsequently told I didn't have to pay because if my frequent flyer status (star alliance gold), but no, so sorry, no refund of that extra fee possible. Cheap!"
Pros: "I dreaded 14 hours on a plane but Air New Zealand made the trip very comfortable. The meals were delicious and staff responsiveness was great. I got lucky and didn't even have anyone sitting beside me. Great experience from every angle."
Pros: "Free wine"
Cons: "For how much a ticket cost, they really take advantage of you. 7.5 kilo max carry on... what a joke. My bag ways that without anything packed. It's time for some competition to right their ship."
Pros: "Free drinks!"
Pros: "Excellent overall service as usual from start to finish"
Pros: "Very friendly and good service- price was very high for the distance/time"
Pros: "Lost our baggage twice!"
Cons: "The seat was not all that comfortable and being at the front of the section meant I couldn't stretch much. The breakfast was OK - nothing special"
Pros: "Air New Zealand provided the best service Iʻve had in a while!"
Pros: "Loved the new planes"
Cons: "Too bright in the cabin, the pink lights were a little hard on the eyes"
Pros: "Short, friendly people and was on time. Awesome all around"
Cons: "All was good"
Pros: "Efficient, professional crew"
Cons: "More space. Snacks, at least a drink! (that doesn't require more expenditure)"
Pros: "Check-in was amazing, kudos to the reception crew"
Pros: "no amazing crew and no warm and fuzzies"
Cons: "Pre bought meals and wasn't permitted hot chocolate for children. Eventually given and nothing said. On the journey over hot choc offered. Not a big deal. I think you fall down in customer service by not supplying a little like coffee and hot choc and a free snack. Possably will avoid flying Jetstar again. Service is paramount. And no entertainment available because it wasnt a long haul just a short haul though international. Mmmmm no to Jetstar i feel. I own a resort and i know what customer service must feel like."
Pros: "Getting there safe and on time ."
Cons: "Owning my own plane and skip security ."
Pros: "I always worry about Jetstar, bad experiences in the past. Just glad me and my luggage got to where we were meant to be!"
Pros: "The crew was fantastic. The airplane was perfectly clean and new."
Cons: "There’s no entreterniment neither food or beverages."
Cons: "Could have left on time 2 hours late leaveing NZ"
Pros: "it was delayed"
Cons: "not being delayed"
Pros: "on time, clean aircraft, efficient crew."
Cons: "Changed departure gate not announced. Auckland gate signs misleading."
Pros: "boarding has been delayed however there is poor communication between the staff regarding estimated of delay..."
Pros: "The seat was extraordinarily uncomfortable."
Cons: "Seat spacing was the worst ever. Aisle very narrow."
Cons: "My luggage didn't make it to Wellington, which was disappointing since they now want to charge to have it sent from Auckland."
Pros: "Leg room was sufficient, boarding fast and plane next to new"
Cons: "Luggage limits- but that’s life!"
Pros: "Easy check in, bag drop and courteous staff"
Pros: "Easy boarding"
Cons: "No food or water"
Pros: "Great crew/ boarding/flight in general , on time & efficient staff"
Cons: "The seats need to be wider spaced as my husband is 6 foot & spent the flight with his knees against the back of the seat in front... a little more room please"
Cons: "Was 3 hours late with no reason"
Pros: "Quick and comfortable. Arrived 30 mins ahead of schedule"
Cons: "$120 bag fee!! Plane was late. Ticket line took over an hour. Paying bag fee was a separate line took one-half hour. Gate was changed had to move 1/4 mile."
Cons: "Seats were tight and uncomfortable, even for me, a small person. I didn't order any food, so n/a there, but they didn't even offer water to drink. No entertainment available, either. Good thing I brought my own."
Pros: "The trip was seamless for the most part."
Cons: "The jet star staff at the Auckland airport were rude when checking me and my bag in. Also both the domestic and international Auckland airports are awful."
Pros: "Italy a okay flight"
Cons: "Don't have WiFi connection"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Check I'm rudeness...... absolutely despised employee"
Pros: "Departure on time, arrival ahead of schedule, baggage delivery very fast"
Cons: "No food or beverage included"
Pros: "First time flyer very good"
Pros: "On time departure/arrival"
Cons: "Poor/no communication when flights were delayed, then cancelled, then delayed, then cancelled again! Resulted in waiting at the airport until after 12pm and very little of any sleep."
Pros: "Ease of boarding n checking in."
Cons: "Took awhile before we found out the gate. Not ur fault but too many crying babies on flt"
Pros: "Not but that stood out that was good. The crew es nice."
Cons: "The seats are quite uncomfortable and everything including water is at an additional cost. The baggage is extra unless you are just taking the clothes on you back."
Cons: "Beware- no baggage allowed beyond minimal amount. Not suitable for a long distance visitor."
Pros: "On time. No fuss. No frills. As per expectations."
Cons: "Lower standards for no-frills airlines. Slow check-in at AKL, make sure you arrive 3 hours before departure time."
Pros: "The check in team was very cordial. The pilot did a great job in landing the airplane in difficult weather conditions."
Cons: "United did not ship our bag so we had to make a claim before leaving Cutoms in Aukland. We got to the Jet Star ticket counter 3"
Pros: "Comfortable seating and professional crew"
Cons: "Seats uncomfortable. You need a "not applicable" check for things that don't apply."
Pros: "It was the smallest seat to seat depth I've ever experienced on a plane. No big deal to me, but that was the only thing that could be negative. Great price. I don't check bags, typically."
Pros: "Flight was on time and staff were friendly."
Cons: "They lost our luggage and it took three days to catch up to us. Very frustrating. The luggage was checked because they claimed our carryon luggage was too heavy. Seemed like a money grab to us."
Pros: "Everything was clam fast efficient. No food or entertainment needed."
Pros: "Definitely no frills. Pay for coffee? No water?"
Pros: "Never heard from the airline or had any warning. Found out at the airport. They better refund my trip. Had to pay to fly to a nearby city and drive."
Pros: "Great friendly cabin crew Only slightly delayed."
Cons: "Checkin staff gave us back row seats that sit straight up with less legroom without asking if we were OK with that and different than we asked for. Stewardess moved us forward into empty seats after we objected.."
Pros: "Comfortable and on time!"
Pros: "Checking in was a breeze. There wasn't any door or entertainment we tried to rate. crew was very good."
Cons: "Was surprised that we had to pay for water. Seats were a bit tighter than most airlines. My husband and my arms overlapped in the seats."
Pros: "Ok"
Cons: "Ok"
Cons: "There was no entertainment"
Pros: "the crew were as helpful as they could possibly be but the airline and it's policies suck"
Cons: "Terrible exchange rate and high transaction costs for food puchases made on plane."
Pros: "There was a security incident at airport. Jet star counter staff was aware of this, but still close the counter and left about a dozen passengers stranded in Bali overnight. The staff was rude and terrible, at first saying it was our fault for not checking in online (not true)"
Cons: "Horrible airline no wonder comedians on NZ and OZ make fun of this airline."
Pros: "Brilliant staff ... Friendly and helpful"
Pros: "Boarding at both front and back is great They don't check the weight for your carry on items... On time"
Cons: "Felt more cramped that other airlines. I was on the aisle and was getting knocked constantly by all the passer-bys"
Airlines flying from Auckland to Dunedin have enacted additional safety measures and adjusted policies to better accommodate travellers. Policies vary by airline.
Heightened sanitation
Daily cleaning, installation of cabin HEPA filters on flights from Auckland to Dunedin
Mandatory masks
Masks required on board, masks provided on flights from Auckland to Dunedin
Social distancing seating
Middle seats unavailable to book on flights from Auckland to Dunedin
Pre-flight testing
Testing for antibodies, testing for symptoms for flights from Auckland to Dunedin
Flexible cancellations
Waiving of change fees. Search flexible flights from Auckland to Dunedin