How often are flights from Christchurch to Dunedin delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Dunedin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 80 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Dunedin flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Dunedin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this Christchurch to Dunedin flight route?

Flights from Christchurch to Dunedin have been viewed 109 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?

There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Dunedin in 1h 10m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 327 km between Christchurch and Dunedin. Most flights are nonstop.

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

Air New Zealand, at $156, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Dunedin.. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin for 47% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Dunedin

The most flights from CHC to DUD are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dunedin ranges from 60.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Dunedin when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dunedin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 14.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Dunedin?

Consider Singapore Airlines (92%), Qantas Airways (91%) or Air New Zealand (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Dunedin.

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Dunedin (average of $170). Flying from Christchurch to Dunedin in February is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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 CHC to DUD?

When flying from Christchurch to Dunedin, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Dunedin flights typically cost between $221 and $381 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $199 on Air New Zealand (8 Oct–12 Oct).

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How popular is this Christchurch to Dunedin flight route?
Flights from Christchurch to Dunedin have been viewed 109 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?
There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Dunedin in 1h 10m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 327 km between Christchurch and Dunedin. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin round-trip?
Air New Zealand, at $156, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Dunedin.. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Dunedin for 47% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Dunedin?
Consider Singapore Airlines (92%), Qantas Airways (91%) or Air New Zealand (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to Dunedin.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Dunedin that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Dunedin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Dunedin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Dunedin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Dunedin?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Dunedin?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Dunedin (average of $170). Flying from Christchurch to Dunedin in February is currently the most expensive (average of $553). 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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How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Dunedin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Dunedin flights typically cost between $221 and $381 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $199 on Air New Zealand (8 Oct–12 Oct).

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Dunedin

The most flights from CHC to DUD are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Christchurch to Dunedin delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Dunedin have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 80 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Dunedin flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Dunedin flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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Christchurch to Dunedin flights typically cost between $221 and $381 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $199 on Air New Zealand (8 Oct–12 Oct).