Flying from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Christchurch's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Dunedin.
Every week, there are 165 Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, jump on the 06:05 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:50 with Air New Zealand.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DUD to CHC flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Christchurch (and then seeing more of New Zealand!) is easy with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air New Zealand on this route.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier that offers DUD to CHC flights, with 73.81% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Wellington International Airport is a popular stop between DUD and CHC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Currently, P2,733 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P6,336. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DUD to CHC by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from DUD to CHC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
When it comes to Dunedin International Airport's on-time performance, 78.51% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Dunedin International Airport from central Dunedin, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, have a look at The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home. It's a short drive from DUD.
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHC if you're catching a late Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals to explore Christchurch and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
From Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
February is the most popular month for flights from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Christchurch in April.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from DUD to CHC in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a trip to Wellington will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without dropping by Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.