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

Return flights from Wellington to Dunedin range from $292 to $503, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $292 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 50% above the route average of $398. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $393 return, compared with $547 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Wellington to Dunedin flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$175 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%.

One-way fares from Wellington to Dunedin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $276, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Dunedin Airport (DUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace Rental Cars
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Sixt
• 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 21 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Wellington to Dunedin pass through Christchurch (CHC), 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 28% on the Wellington to Dunedin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $320 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $442, a difference of $122. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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

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