Flying from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Wellington Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport.
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Dunedin.
Flights from DUD to WLG start from 06:35 — the first with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 17:00 with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can choose from 16 weekly Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport flights.
Your DUD to WLG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Wellington — and maybe even more of New Zealand if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air New Zealand.
With a reliable 80.41% of services landing on schedule, Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier operating DUD to WLG flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport. Many travellers pass through Auckland International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Wellington Airport (WLG)
At the moment, £52 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £98. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUD to WLG.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DUD to WLG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport.
Handy information about Dunedin Airport (DUD)
81% of flights leaving Dunedin Airport reach their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from DUD.
Dunedin Airport is around 23 kms (14 miles) from central Dunedin. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short ride from DUD, stay at The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Wellington Airport (WLG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Follow your own route with a Wellington Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and find adventure across Wellington and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Wellington Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Wellington Airport (WLG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Wellington in March.
Book your flight from Dunedin Airport to Wellington Airport for February if you'd like to go to Wellington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 20ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DUD to WLG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 499 kms (310 miles) north of Wellington, a visit to Auckland will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Rangitoto Island, Rangitoto Summit and Mt. Wellington.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in New Zealand, head for Christchurch, roughly 322 kms (200 miles) south-west of Wellington. Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are key highlights.