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Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Dunedin and Christchurch.

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

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.

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $267 return, compared with $497 via a stopover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$174 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.

Most connecting flights from Dunedin to Christchurch pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), 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 33% on the Dunedin to Christchurch route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $243 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $359, a difference of $117. 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 Dunedin to Christchurch route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

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%.

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.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 89% above the route average of $267. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Dunedin to Christchurch are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

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

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.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Mode
• Yes Rentals
• Snap Rentals

Return flights from Dunedin to Christchurch range from $214 to $371, with an average of $267 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.