Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Dunedin International Airport (DUD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Choose from 207 weekly Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest you can take. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 16:55.
Give yourself enough time to make your AKL to DUD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetstar is your gateway to discovering Dunedin (and maybe even some other great parts of New Zealand!). Check out the direct flights from Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
With a reliable 85.56% of services arriving as scheduled, Air New Zealand has the best on-time record for AKL to DUD flights.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Wellington International Airport is a popular stop between AKL and DUD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
$70 is currently the best price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $145. These fares may change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from AKL to DUD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, 69.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Hop off your Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfy option within easy reach of DUD, consider The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dunedin International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from GO Rentals, Ezi or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dunedin and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dunedin International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to central Dunedin
Dunedin International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Dunedin. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
February is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Dunedin in January.
When booking your flight from Auckland Airport to Dunedin International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Dunedin, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AKL to DUD in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Dunedin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. Around 290 kilometres north-east of Dunedin, a visit to Christchurch will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
Invercargill is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres west of Dunedin. No journey is complete without experiencing Queens Park, Invercargill, E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian and Anderson Park Art Gallery.