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

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

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

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from Dunedin to Wellington delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Dunedin and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.

How popular is this Dunedin to Wellington flight route?

Flights from Dunedin to Wellington have been viewed 501 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Dunedin to Wellington?

Air New Zealand can get you from Dunedin to Wellington in just under 1h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Dunedin to Wellington is about 631 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $249. Air New Zealand is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Dunedin to Wellington

The most flights from DUD to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Dunedin to Wellington?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $170. While the most popular route (Dunedin - Wellington) can be booked for $277 on average, our data indicates $396 when flying from Dunedin to Wellington.

What are the most reliable airlines from Dunedin to Wellington?

Consider Qantas Airways (84%), Air New Zealand (83%) or Etihad Airways (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dunedin to Wellington.

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

You will need to book a flight from Dunedin to Wellington if you want to fly from Dunedin to Wellington. At least 1 airline has flights from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Wellington from the Dunedin airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DUD to WLG to be around 1h 15m.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Dunedin to Wellington?

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

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

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Fri 18/12

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Sat 7/11

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DUD Dunedin - WLG Wellington

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Mon 23/11

19:05-07:50

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Mon 30/11

14:20-15:40

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Wed 11/11

10:50-12:05

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08:45-10:05

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Sun 25/10

10:50-12:05

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08:45-10:05

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Tue 29/12

10:50-12:05

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20:05-08:45

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Sat 7/11

10:50-12:05

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dunedin to Wellington, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Wellington (average of $364). Flying from Dunedin to Wellington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $590). 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 DUD to WLG?

It’s typically best to fly out from Dunedin to Wellington in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Dunedin to Wellington flights typically cost between $330 and $518 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $266 on Air New Zealand (3 Dec–7 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

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Blair,Oct 2026

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The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Dunedin to Wellington?
You will need to book a flight from Dunedin to Wellington if you want to fly from Dunedin to Wellington. At least 1 airline has flights from Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Wellington from the Dunedin airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DUD to WLG to be around 1h 15m.
How popular is this Dunedin to Wellington flight route?
Flights from Dunedin to Wellington have been viewed 501 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Dunedin to Wellington?
Air New Zealand can get you from Dunedin to Wellington in just under 1h 15m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Dunedin to Wellington is about 631 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dunedin to Wellington round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $249. Air New Zealand is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dunedin to Wellington?
Consider Qantas Airways (84%), Air New Zealand (83%) or Etihad Airways (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dunedin to Wellington.
What are the cheapest flights from Dunedin to Wellington?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $170. While the most popular route (Dunedin - Wellington) can be booked for $277 on average, our data indicates $396 when flying from Dunedin to Wellington.
Can I find deals for flights from Dunedin to Wellington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dunedin to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dunedin to Wellington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dunedin to Wellington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dunedin to Wellington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dunedin to Wellington 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 Dunedin to Wellington?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Wellington (average of $364). Flying from Dunedin to Wellington in April is currently the most expensive (average of $590). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Dunedin to Wellington?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dunedin to Wellington, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Dunedin to Wellington in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Dunedin to Wellington flights typically cost between $330 and $518 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $266 on Air New Zealand (3 Dec–7 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Dunedin to Wellington

The most flights from DUD to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Dunedin to Wellington delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Dunedin and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

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Dunedin to Wellington flights typically cost between $330 and $518 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $266 on Air New Zealand (3 Dec–7 Dec).