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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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Auckland to Dunedin.

A nonstop flight from Auckland to Dunedin takes 1h 54m, covering 660 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Auckland to Dunedin range from $132 to $240, with an average of $169 over the past 12 months. Anything below $132 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 46% above the route average of $169. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $168 round-trip, compared to $243 via a layover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$100 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.

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

One-way fares from Auckland to Dunedin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $73, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Dunedin Airport (DUD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace Rental Cars
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Sixt
• Europcar

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

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.

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.

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 $154 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $180, a difference of $26. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

The Octagon is one of the most viewed places in Dunedin on KAYAK.

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

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.