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Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Dunedin and Wellington.

Flights from Dunedin to Wellington usually depart from Dunedin (DUD) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

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 Wellington.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $387 return and stopover options via Auckland Intl (AKL) at $402.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$171 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Connecting flights from Dunedin to Wellington most commonly pass through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Christchurch (CHC) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Dunedin to Wellington route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $362 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $482, a difference of $120. 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 Wellington route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dunedin to Wellington 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 Wellington are Waitangi Park, Victoria University of Wellington, and Sacred Heart Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 08:06
• Latest: departs at 16:25 and lands at 17:51.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 45% above the route average of $387. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dunedin to Wellington takes 1h 26m, covering 1,015 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 Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Dunedin to Wellington flights. 88% 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.

Flying via Christchurch (CHC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 47m, compared to 4h 49m via Auckland Intl (AKL).

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Mode
· EZI
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Hertz

Return flights from Dunedin to Wellington range from $294 to $510, with an average of $387 over the past 12 months. Anything below $294 counts as a good deal.