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

• Earliest: departs at 06:40 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 16:25 and lands at 17:50.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

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

A direct flight from Dunedin to Wellington takes 1h 25m, covering 1,015 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 Wellington range from $318 to $538, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $408 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $408 return and stopover options via Auckland Intl (AKL) at $419.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Dunedin to Wellington flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$178 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dunedin to Wellington flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, 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 $405 to $2,092. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dunedin to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $307, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Snap Rentals

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

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 Wellington route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Dunedin to Wellington. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $353 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $173.

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 Wellington.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are Waitangi Park, St James Theatre, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington 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.