How many flights from Christchurch to Dunedin are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Christchurch to Dunedin were non-stop, accounting for 86.4% of all flights. For flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that direct routes are the predominant option for this journey.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?

The typical direct flight from Christchurch to Dunedin has a median duration of 70 minutes, which is approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, at 410 minutes, or 6 hours and 50 minutes. The direct distance covered between the two cities is 328 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Christchurch to Dunedin flights?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, flights from Christchurch to Dunedin are classified as a 'frequent' deal route. This suggests that price fluctuations and new deals occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture favorable prices as they emerge, given the consistent availability of deals on this route.

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2026-09-19 – 2026-09-20
CHC - Dunedin
47% AI deal score
NZ$268
NZ$200
Round trip
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CHC - Dunedin
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NZ$174
NZ$200
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CHC - Dunedin
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NZ$266
NZ$201
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CHC - Dunedin
47% AI deal score
NZ$268
NZ$203
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-10
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NZ$153
NZ$210
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Christchurch to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

A typical journey from Christchurch to Dunedin takes about 1h 10m, including any connections. Given that almost all itineraries are non-stop, this duration primarily reflects direct flight times. For the small percentage of itineraries that do include connections, the median travel time extends to 7h 10m, typically involving 1 stopover.

For those seeking cheap flights from Christchurch to Dunedin, prices typically range from $74–$158, with a median fare of $116. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin is during November, September, and October, when median fares are significantly lower at just $63. This represents a notable saving compared to the overall median fare for the route.

The route from Christchurch to Dunedin covers a distance of 328 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the prevalence of direct flights and the relatively quick travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Dunedin

Regular price: NZ$152 - NZ$675

Prices for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin is NZD152 to NZD675. The current lowest deal is NZD192 with Air New Zealand for travel from Oct 3-Oct 4.

now NZ$192

Low NZ$152

High NZ$675

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin is October, with a median price of 63 USD. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of 252 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$63

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$252

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Dunedin

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$317

NZ$374

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$268

NZ$200

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$253

NZ$327

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$253

NZ$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$266

NZ$201

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$268

NZ$203

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

NZ$267 → NZ$199

26%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

NZ$265 → NZ$200

24%

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

NZ$266 → NZ$202

24%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

NZ$276 → NZ$249

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

Christchurch - Dunedin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Christchurch to Dunedin are near the typical level, with a median of $116.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November, September, or October for the best prices

Historically, November, September, and October offer the lowest median prices at $63.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 10m

The typical direct flight from Christchurch to Dunedin takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 86.4% of all routes, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are infrequent

Only 3% of recent fares were considered good prices, so book when you see a deal.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$185

Dunedin main airports to arrive at

Dunedin (DUD)

Cheapest

Dunedin Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers flying from Christchurch to Dunedin.

📍 ~24 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$185

Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative

Christchurch International (CHC)

Christchurch International offers significantly more flight frequencies and destinations, serving as a reliable alternative for long-haul international connections.

📍 ~360 km from Dunedin (approximately 4.5 to 5 hours drive, requires significant travel time overhead)

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Dunedin

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Best Elite deals to Dunedin

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From CHC

Elite

Oct 21

Dunedin, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$2,925

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

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Nov 10

Dunedin, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,806

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Nov 28

Dunedin, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,816

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 21

Dunedin, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,817

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Sep 30

Dunedin, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,844

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 21

Dunedin, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,900

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Oct 21

Dunedin, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,921

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Dec 10

Dunedin, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$4,013

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Nov 10

Dunedin, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$2,759

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Nov 10

Dunedin, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$2,760

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Nov 28

Dunedin, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$2,768

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From CHC

Elite

Nov 28

Dunedin, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$2,770

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $90. Booking within 28-59 days typically sees an average price of $118. As the departure date approaches, prices tend to increase, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $229. Considering a 90-day booking window, planning further ahead generally yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Christchurch to Dunedin is considered to be $74 or less. The median price for this route over a 90-day window has been $116. Prices can range, with 75% of deals historically found at $158 or below. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $74, it represents a particularly favorable price.

Historically, the cheapest months for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin include November, September, and October, all with a median price of $63. The annual median price for this route, based on a 270-day window, is $116. While November appears in both the cheapest and most expensive month data, the median price for the cheapest months indicates a consistent lower fare during these periods.

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Christchurch to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Dunedin

Regular price: NZ$152 - NZ$675

Prices for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin is NZD152 to NZD675. The current lowest deal is NZD192 with Air New Zealand for travel from Oct 3-Oct 4.

now NZ$192

Low NZ$152

High NZ$675

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

October

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$63

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$252

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Dunedin

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$317

NZ$374

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$268

NZ$200

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$253

NZ$327

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$253

NZ$277

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$266

NZ$201

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Dunedin

Christchurch (CHC) - Dunedin (DUD)

Air New Zealand

NZ$268

NZ$203

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

NZ$267 → NZ$199

26%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

NZ$265 → NZ$200

24%

2 nights

Sep 26 - Sep 28

NZ$266 → NZ$202

24%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

NZ$276 → NZ$249

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

Christchurch - Dunedin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Christchurch to Dunedin are near the typical level, with a median of $116.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November, September, or October for the best prices

Historically, November, September, and October offer the lowest median prices at $63.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 10m

The typical direct flight from Christchurch to Dunedin takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Direct flights make up 86.4% of all routes, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are infrequent

Only 3% of recent fares were considered good prices, so book when you see a deal.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$185

Dunedin main airports to arrive at

Dunedin (DUD)

Cheapest

Dunedin Airport is a convenient arrival choice for travelers flying from Christchurch to Dunedin.

📍 ~24 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$185

Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative

Christchurch International (CHC)

Christchurch International offers significantly more flight frequencies and destinations, serving as a reliable alternative for long-haul international connections.

📍 ~360 km from Dunedin (approximately 4.5 to 5 hours drive, requires significant travel time overhead)

Dunedin, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$2,770

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to Dunedin

Christchurch to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Dunedin

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

Direct flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Dunedin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

Christchurch - Dunedin route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in November, September, or October for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 10m

Direct flights are dominant

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Good prices are infrequent

Christchurch 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

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Nov 10

Nov 28

Oct 21

Sep 30

Oct 21

Oct 21

Dec 10

Nov 10

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Nov 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

How early should I book Christchurch to Dunedin flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Christchurch to Dunedin flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Dunedin?

How many flights from Christchurch to Dunedin are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?

Should I set a price alert for Christchurch to Dunedin flights?

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Flights to Dunedin from other cities

Christchurch to Dunedin: Overview

Insights for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Dunedin

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

Direct flights from Christchurch to Dunedin

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Dunedin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin

Christchurch - Dunedin route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in November, September, or October for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 10m

Direct flights are dominant

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Good prices are infrequent

Christchurch 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

Oct 21

Nov 10

Nov 28

Oct 21

Sep 30

Oct 21

Oct 21

Dec 10

Nov 10

Nov 10

Nov 28

Nov 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dunedin

How early should I book Christchurch to Dunedin flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Christchurch to Dunedin flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Dunedin?