What percentage of Auckland to Dunedin flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.4% of flights from Auckland to Dunedin were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stops was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Auckland to Dunedin typically takes 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 1063 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 6 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with choosing a direct route. Travelers should factor in these durations when making their plans.

How often do Auckland to Dunedin flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Auckland to Dunedin route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find deals. Monitoring prices over time could be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare. The route is classified as one with frequent price fluctuations.

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Auckland to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Right now, fares for flights from Auckland to Dunedin are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $258–$429, with a median of $337. This means that current prices are higher than what is usually observed for this route.

When looking for cheap flights from Auckland to Dunedin, the best time to fly is often during specific months. March stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of just $55. Following closely, May also offers competitive prices, with a median of $88, and April presents a median fare of $105.

A typical journey from Auckland to Dunedin takes about 1h 50m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is considerably longer, at 7h 20m. This indicates that while the direct flight is short, many travelers will experience a longer overall journey due to layovers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 16.4% of recent fares being non-stop direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin. For those itineraries that do include connections, travelers can expect a typical number of 1 stopover. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering regular opportunities to find fares.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Dunedin

Regular price: NZ$200 - NZ$1,467

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 200 to NZD 1467. The current lowest deal is NZD 181 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 20-Feb 10.

now NZ$181

Low NZ$200

High NZ$1,467

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Dunedin is March, with a median price of $55. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $511. Prices are generally lower from February to August.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$55

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$511

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Dunedin

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$439

NZ$370

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$216

NZ$189

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$203

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$189

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$191

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$191

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

NZ$287 → NZ$197

31%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

NZ$288 → NZ$197

31%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

NZ$288 → NZ$199

31%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

NZ$290 → NZ$202

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

Auckland - Dunedin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Auckland to Dunedin are above the typical level, with a median of $337.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $55.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 7h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 83.6% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Dunedin are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$190

Dunedin main airports to arrive at

Dunedin (DUD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~24 km from Dunedin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$190

Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a reliable alternative, offering significantly more flight frequencies and international connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$137

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From AKL

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Dec 03

Dunedin, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$2,342

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 18

Dunedin, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$2,345

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 21

Dunedin, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$2,476

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Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 14

Dunedin, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,460

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 17

Dunedin, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,489

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 18

Dunedin, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,489

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 19

Dunedin, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,559

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 18

Dunedin, New Zealand

36% AI deal score

$2,345

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 10

Dunedin, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,857

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 13

Dunedin, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,345

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 31

Dunedin, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,394

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Jan 27

Dunedin, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,394

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

Historically, the best prices for flights from Auckland to Dunedin are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $322. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw average prices of $703, while booking within 6 days of departure resulted in an average price of $732. Planning ahead by at least two weeks can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Auckland to Dunedin was considered to be $258 or less. The median price for this route was $337, indicating that many travelers paid more. Prices typically ranged up to $429 for the higher end of fares during the 90-day period. Aiming for a fare below the median can help secure a more economical trip.

Historically, March has offered the cheapest flights from Auckland to Dunedin, with a median price of $55. May also presented favorable prices, with a median of $88. April saw a median price of $105, making it another relatively inexpensive option compared to the annual median of $337. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider these months.

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Auckland to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Dunedin

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Dunedin

Regular price: NZ$200 - NZ$1,467

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 200 to NZD 1467. The current lowest deal is NZD 181 with Jetstar, for travel from Jan 20-Feb 10.

now NZ$181

Low NZ$200

High NZ$1,467

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$55

October

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$511

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Dunedin

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$439

NZ$370

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$216

NZ$189

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$203

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$189

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$191

One-way

Wed, Nov 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Dunedin

Auckland (AKL) - Dunedin (DUD)

Jetstar

NZ$213

NZ$191

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

NZ$287 → NZ$197

31%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

NZ$288 → NZ$197

31%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

NZ$288 → NZ$199

31%

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

NZ$290 → NZ$202

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

Auckland - Dunedin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Auckland to Dunedin are above the typical level, with a median of $337.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $55.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 7h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 83.6% of recent deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar offers direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Dunedin are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$190

Dunedin main airports to arrive at

Dunedin (DUD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~24 km from Dunedin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$190

Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a reliable alternative, offering significantly more flight frequencies and international connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$137

Dunedin, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,394

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Dunedin

Auckland to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Dunedin

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Dunedin

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

Direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Dunedin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

Auckland - Dunedin route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Dunedin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dunedin

Best Elite deals to Dunedin

Dec 03

Nov 18

Feb 21

Feb 14

Feb 17

Feb 18

Feb 19

Nov 18

Dec 10

Jan 13

Jan 31

Jan 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Dunedin?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Dunedin?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Dunedin?

What percentage of Auckland to Dunedin flights are direct?

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

How often do Auckland to Dunedin flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Dunedin from other cities

Auckland to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Dunedin

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Dunedin

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

Direct flights from Auckland to Dunedin

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Dunedin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Dunedin

Auckland - Dunedin route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Dunedin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dunedin

Best Elite deals to Dunedin

Dec 03

Nov 18

Feb 21

Feb 14

Feb 17

Feb 18

Feb 19

Nov 18

Dec 10

Jan 13

Jan 31

Jan 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Dunedin?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Dunedin?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Dunedin?