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2 airlines operate flights between Auckland and Dunedin. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Flights from Auckland to Dunedin usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Dunedin (DUD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a carry-on 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 Auckland to Dunedin.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 234 round-trip, compared to C$ 338 via a layover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 11–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Auckland to Dunedin pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Auckland to Dunedin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 214 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 250, a difference of C$ 36. 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 Auckland to Dunedin route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Dunedin flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:44 am
• Latest: departs at 5:00 pm and lands at 6:54 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 46% above the route average of C$ 235. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Auckland to Dunedin takes 1h 54m, covering 1,709 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 152 to C$ 509. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Dunedin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 107, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Dunedin Airport (DUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace Rental Cars
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Sixt
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Auckland to Dunedin range from C$ 183 to C$ 333, with an average of C$ 235 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 183 counts as a good deal.