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

• Earliest: departs at 06:05 and lands at 07:10
• Latest: departs at 19:05 and lands at 20:10.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

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

A direct flight from Dunedin to Christchurch takes 1h 05m, covering 527 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Dunedin to Christchurch range from $229 to $400, with an average of $297 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $291 return, compared with $508 via a stopover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Dunedin to Christchurch 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–$178 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 and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dunedin to Christchurch flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $211 to $2,011. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dunedin to Christchurch are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $9 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Dunedin to Christchurch route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Most connecting flights from Dunedin to Christchurch pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Dunedin to Christchurch. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $241 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $341, a difference of $100.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Dunedin and Christchurch.

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Christchurch Art Gallery and Mona Vale. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

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

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