Dunedin to Christchurch (DUD–CHC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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204 mi airlines 75/wk
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Flight Schedule 29 flights Verified 19h ago
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✈ Nonstop
NZ5756+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:05 AM
NZST
7:10 AM
NZST
1h 5m
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EY4522cs
EY Etihad
AT7
6:05 AM
NZST
7:10 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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QF8551cs
QF Qant
AT7
6:05 AM
NZST
7:10 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5758+5
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:10 AM
NZST
9:15 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4530cs
EY Etihad
ATR
8:10 AM
NZST
9:15 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4559cs
EY Etihad
AT7
8:10 AM
NZST
9:15 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SQ4502cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
8:10 AM
NZST
9:15 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4510+1
EY Etihad
ATR
11:20 AM
NZST
12:25 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4594+2
EY Etihad
AT7
11:20 AM
NZST
12:25 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4490+1
EY Etihad
AT7
2:20 PM
NZST
3:25 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4518+1
EY Etihad
AT7
2:20 PM
NZST
3:25 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4592+1
EY Etihad
AT7
4:50 PM
NZST
5:55 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4501cs
EY Etihad
AT7
7:05 PM
NZST
8:10 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4515cs
EY Etihad
AT7
7:05 PM
NZST
8:10 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5748+4
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:05 PM
NZST
8:10 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5741+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4495cs
EY Etihad
AT7
6:30 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4491cs
EY Etihad
AT7
6:30 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4529cs
EY Etihad
AT7
9:10 AM
NZST
10:20 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5745+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:10 AM
NZST
10:20 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4498
EY Etihad
AT7
12:40 PM
NZST
1:50 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4486cs
EY Etihad
AT7
12:40 PM
NZST
1:50 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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SQ4500cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
12:40 PM
NZST
1:50 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5751+5
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
12:40 PM
NZST
1:50 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4499
EY Etihad
AT7
12:40 PM
NZST
1:50 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4551+1
EY Etihad
AT7
3:10 PM
NZST
4:20 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4547+1
EY Etihad
AT7
5:25 PM
NZST
6:35 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4533cs
EY Etihad
AT7
7:30 PM
NZST
8:40 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5759+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:30 PM
NZST
8:40 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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Dunedin to Christchurch
1 carrier, 75 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 75 Flights/wk 204 mi 1h 5m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

DUD–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 204 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DUD–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, QF, SQ 19 AT7 1h05 Star Alliance EY, QF, SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EY, NZ, QF, SQ
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DUD to CHC direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
75
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUD to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Christchurch from Dunedin

Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
Metric DUD→CHC ZQN→CHC IVC→CHC
Distance from DUD 94 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 3
Weekly flights 75 42 36
Flight time 1h 5m 0h 55m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DUD with service to Christchurch International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Christchurch is 0 hours the same as Dunedin.
DUD: NZST · CHC: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dunedin, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
204 mi / 328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.

DUD–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dunedin to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance204 mi / 328 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights75 out / 77 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: DUD
IATA / ICAODUD / NZDN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUD to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Dunedin International Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 204 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 75 nonstop flights per week from DUD to CHC. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG, OOL and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHC to DUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ZQN and IVC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DUD to CHC

Dunedin International Airport (DUD) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DUD to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUD to CHC ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (328 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Queenstown (ZQN) and Invercargill (IVC).