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

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 10:17
• Latest: departs at 16:30 and lands at 18:02.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

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

A direct flight from Wellington to Dunedin takes 1h 32m, 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 Wellington to Dunedin range from $307 to $523, with an average of $409 over the past 12 months. Anything below $307 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 69% above the $409 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $406 return, compared with $544 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Wellington to Dunedin flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$179 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Wellington to Dunedin flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, 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 $334 to $1,638. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wellington to Dunedin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Dunedin Airport (DUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace Rental Cars
• EZI
• Sixt
• Thrifty
• Europcar

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

Evening 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 Wellington to Dunedin route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 22m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Wellington to Dunedin. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $327 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $473, a difference of $146.

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 Wellington 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

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