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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 07:40
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 20:40.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

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

A direct flight from Christchurch to Dunedin takes 1h 10m, covering 527 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.

Return flights from Christchurch to Dunedin range from $202 to $380, with an average of $296 over the past 12 months. Anything below $202 counts as a good deal.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Christchurch to Dunedin flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$135 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Christchurch to Dunedin flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Dunedin are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $194.

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

Flights from Christchurch to Dunedin usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Dunedin (DUD).

Afternoon 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.

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 Christchurch to Dunedin route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 18 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Christchurch to Dunedin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $182 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $356, a difference of $175. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Christchurch and Dunedin.

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

• 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.