What percentage of Auckland to Dunedin flights are direct?

Historically, 53.3% of flights from Auckland to Dunedin are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days, indicating that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find non-stop options.

How long does it take to fly from Auckland to Dunedin?

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Dunedin has a median duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1063 kilometers, contributing to these flight durations.

How often do Auckland to Dunedin flight prices drop?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, flight prices for the Auckland to Dunedin route are classified as dropping frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions on this particular route. Monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a good deal.

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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-17
AKL - Dunedin
73% AI deal score
NZ$274
NZ$178
Round trip
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NZ$284
NZ$178
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AKL - Dunedin
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NZ$181
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Auckland to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Right now, 31% of recent fares from Auckland to Dunedin are considered a good price. Current fares are above the typical level, which generally ranges from $89–$265, with a median of $180 over the past 90 days. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Auckland to Dunedin.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Dunedin, you'll find that October, January, and February offer the lowest median fares. In October, the median fare is $82. Both January and February also present attractive pricing, with median fares of $83 each.

A typical journey from Auckland to Dunedin takes about 1h 55m. This route has a mixed direct-flight share, with 53.3% of itineraries being non-stop. For those flights that include connections, the median journey time extends to 5h 10m, typically involving one stopover.

The distance between Auckland and Dunedin is 1063 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Dunedin

Regular price: NZ$208 - NZ$566

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Auckland to Dunedin.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Dunedin is NZD208 to NZD566. The current lowest deal is NZD178 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 13-Aug 17.

now NZ$178

Low NZ$208

High NZ$566

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Dunedin is December, with a median price of $80. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $232. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$80

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$232

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Direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Dunedin

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$390

NZ$242

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$409

NZ$202

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$392

NZ$221

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$395

NZ$221

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$338

NZ$199

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$281

NZ$190

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Dunedin

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

NZ$409 → NZ$202

51%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

NZ$395 → NZ$221

44%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

NZ$392 → NZ$221

44%

1 night

Jul 28 - Jul 29

NZ$390 → NZ$242

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

Auckland - Dunedin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Dunedin are above the typical level of $180.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $80.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 55m

Direct flights to Dunedin typically take 1 hour and 55 minutes, while connecting flights average 5h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

About 53% of recent flights from Auckland to Dunedin are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flight options for the Auckland to Dunedin route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 31% of the time

Historically, good prices for this route are available nearly one-third of the time.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Dunedin.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$177

Dunedin main airports to arrive at

Dunedin (DUD)

Cheapest

Dunedin Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Auckland to Dunedin.

📍 ~24 km from Dunedin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$177

Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a reliable alternative for international connections, offering more flight frequencies than Dunedin.

📍 ~360 km from Dunedin (approximately 4.5 to 5 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$137

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Dunedin, New Zealand

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Auckland to Dunedin are found when booking 28-59 days in advance, with an average price of $158. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices around $196. Prices for flights booked 60+ days out average $179, indicating that booking too far in advance may not yield the best savings across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a flight from Auckland to Dunedin is considered cheap if it is priced at or below $89. The median price for this route during the same period was $180. Prices can go up to $265 or more, which represents the higher end of typical fares.

Historically, October, January, and February have offered some of the cheapest flights from Auckland to Dunedin. The median price in October was $82, while January and February both had a median of $83. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median of $180 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Auckland to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Dunedin

The distance between Auckland and Dunedin is 1063 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Dunedin

Regular price: NZ$208 - NZ$566

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Auckland to Dunedin.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Dunedin is NZD208 to NZD566. The current lowest deal is NZD178 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 13-Aug 17.

now NZ$178

Low NZ$208

High NZ$566

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

December

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$80

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$232

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec