How to find cheap flights to Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Currently, R 14,105 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Dunedin International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to DUD for R 20,913.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to DUD changes.
Lock in a bargain on tickets to Dunedin, where Dunedin International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to land an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Dunedin by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to browse prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Dunedin International Airport that have a stop or two. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Dunedin
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Dunedin is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to DUD, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
February is the most popular month for flights to DUD. Go then if you're eager to see Dunedin at its busiest and best.
Travel in January if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Dunedin are typically less expensive.
With averages of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF), February is when Dunedin is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Ranging from 1ºC (34ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF), July is when temperatures are lowest.
February is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Dunedin.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in October, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Dunedin International Airport (DUD): What you need to know
Ditch the layovers and hop on a direct flight to Dunedin International Airport. Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly nonstop to Dunedin.
Think about booking your DUD plane ticket with Jetstar. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 77% of flights into this airport landing on time.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+13 timezone at DUD.
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If you're catching a connection out of Dunedin International Airport or flying home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 81% of all flights out of DUD reach their destination on time.
Dunedin International Airport is located in Dunedin, Otago Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Dunedin from Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
DUD is located about 23 kilometres from central Dunedin.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to DUD.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Dunedin:
Dunedin highlights
These leading sights should be high on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Dunedin:
Saint Kilda Beach: A classic place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 3 kilometres south of the city centre.
Sakura Garden: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment while exploring Dunedin. You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres northeast of the centre.
Larnach Castle: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 10 kilometres east of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Dunedin experience.
How to get to Oamaru from Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Going directly to Oamaru? From DUD, it'll take around 2 hours to drive there. The city is about 145 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Balclutha
Balclutha is located around 48 kilometres from Dunedin International Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 45 minutes.
Explore more of New Zealand
There's a whole lot more to experience in New Zealand, starting with Christchurch. Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are must-do's in this city, which is around 322 kilometres northeast of Dunedin. Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the most convenient airport for Christchurch.
Another city in New Zealand that has plenty going for it is Invercargill. From Dunedin, it's roughly 153 kilometres southwest and is home to attractions like Anderson Park and Aurora Australis viewpoint. Swing by Southland Museum & Art Gallery too.
Roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Dunedin, Ashburton is well worth the journey. Top reasons to go include Argyle Park, Ashburton Aviation Museum and Plains Vintage Railway.
