Cheap flights from Wellington to Dunedin from $261

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — DUD
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Dunedin are usually found in July or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Dunedin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$261

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$96 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • Wellington to Dunedin
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wellington to Dunedin.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Wellington to Dunedin.

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Dunedin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Dunedin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 August 2025.

Tue 7/1021:10WLG - DUD
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1006:35DUD - WLG
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$261
Sun 19/1008:50WLG - DUD
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1013:35DUD - WLG
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$262
Sun 19/1008:50WLG - DUD
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/1013:35DUD - WLG
1 stop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/8$271
Tue 7/1021:10WLG - DUD
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Tue 14/1011:50DUD - WLG
1 stop5h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/8$317
Thu 2/1008:50WLG - DUD
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/1010:45DUD - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/8$322
Thu 2/1008:50WLG - DUD
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1018:45DUD - WLG
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$332
Sun 19/1021:10WLG - DUD
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Wed 22/1011:50DUD - WLG
1 stop8h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/8$354
Thu 2/1021:10WLG - DUD
1 stop14h 05mJetstar
Wed 8/1011:50DUD - WLG
1 stop5h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$383

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Dunedin that are best for you.

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Wellington

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Dunedin

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Tue 7/10

21:10-11:15

1 stop14h 05m

Dunedin

Tue 14/10

06:35-08:30

Nonstop1h 55m

$261

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Sun 19/10

08:50-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 22/10

13:35-19:00

1 stop5h 25m

$262

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Sun 19/10

08:50-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 22/10

13:35-17:10

1 stop3h 35m

$271

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Tue 7/10

21:10-11:15

1 stop14h 05m

Dunedin

Tue 14/10

11:50-17:10

1 stop5h 20m

$317

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Thu 2/10

08:50-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 8/10

10:45-12:00

Nonstop1h 15m

$322

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Thu 2/10

08:50-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 8/10

18:45-07:35

1 stop12h 50m

$332

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Sun 19/10

21:10-11:15

1 stop14h 05m

Dunedin

Wed 22/10

11:50-20:35

1 stop8h 45m

$354

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Thu 2/10

21:10-11:15

1 stop14h 05m

Dunedin

Wed 8/10

11:50-17:10

1 stop5h 20m

$383

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Wed 24/9

08:50-10:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 1/10

18:45-07:35

1 stop12h 50m

$397

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Deals found on 23/8

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Dunedin

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Dunedin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Dunedin. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Wellington to Dunedin is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Dunedin?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Dunedin (average of $120). Flying from Wellington to Dunedin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $231). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to DUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Dunedin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Dunedin at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dunedin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dunedin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dunedin. Reviews last updated 25 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Wellington to Dunedin have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Dunedin?

    To fly from Wellington to Dunedin, you need to book a flight from Wellington (WLG) to Dunedin (DUD). Nonstop flights to Dunedin from Wellington take 1h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from Wellington to Dunedin offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Dunedin flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Dunedin?

    For as low as $271, Air New Zealand can have you in Dunedin from Wellington in 1h 20m. Wellington and Dunedin are separated by a distance of 631 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Dunedin round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($195), offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Dunedin. Air New Zealand is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Dunedin?

    Consider Etihad Airways (83%), Air New Zealand (83%) or Qantas Airways (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Dunedin.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Dunedin?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Wellington to Dunedin? While on average our users pay $265, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $96. The most popular route (Wellington - Dunedin), is priced around $201.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Dunedin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Dunedin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Dunedin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Dunedin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Dunedin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Dunedin?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Dunedin (average of $120). Flying from Wellington to Dunedin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $231). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$195Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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