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

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204 mi airlines 76/wk
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EY4522
EY Etihad
AT7
6:05 AM
+1345
7:10 AM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5756
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:05 AM
+1345
7:10 AM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5758
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:10 AM
+1345
9:15 AM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4530
EY Etihad
ATR
8:10 AM
+1345
9:15 AM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4559
EY Etihad
AT7
8:10 AM
+1345
9:15 AM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4594
EY Etihad
ATR
11:20 AM
+1345
12:25 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4510
EY Etihad
AT7
11:20 AM
+1345
12:25 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4587
EY Etihad
AT7
2:20 PM
+1345
3:25 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4518
EY Etihad
ATR
2:20 PM
+1345
3:25 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4490
EY Etihad
AT7
2:20 PM
+1345
3:25 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4592
EY Etihad
AT7
4:50 PM
+1345
5:55 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4515
EY Etihad
ATR
7:05 PM
+1345
8:10 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5748
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:05 PM
+1345
8:10 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4501
EY Etihad
AT7
7:05 PM
+1345
8:10 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4484
EY Etihad
AT7
7:05 PM
+1345
8:10 PM
NZDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EY4491
EY Etihad
AT7
6:30 AM
NZDT
7:40 AM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5741
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 AM
NZDT
7:40 AM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4500
EY Etihad
ATR
6:30 AM
NZDT
7:40 AM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4529
EY Etihad
AT7
9:10 AM
NZDT
10:20 AM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4498
EY Etihad
ATR
12:40 PM
NZDT
1:50 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4486
EY Etihad
AT7
12:40 PM
NZDT
1:50 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5751
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
12:40 PM
NZDT
1:50 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4594
EY Etihad
AT7
12:40 PM
NZDT
1:50 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4499
EY Etihad
ATR
12:40 PM
NZDT
1:50 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4551
EY Etihad
AT7
3:10 PM
NZDT
4:20 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4547
EY Etihad
AT7
5:25 PM
NZDT
6:35 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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EY4533
EY Etihad
AT7
7:30 PM
NZDT
8:40 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5759
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:30 PM
NZDT
8:40 PM
+1345
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dunedin to Christchurch
2 carriers, 76 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 76 Flights/wk 204 mi 1h 5m nonstop -0.75h behind 2 1-stop hubs

DUD–CHC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 204 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 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
EY Etihad Airways 57 AT7, ATR 1h05
NZ Air New Zealand 19 AT7 1h05 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EY, NZ
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (57 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: NZ (19 flights/wk, 25%)
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
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUD to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
33
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 2 1 1
Weekly flights 76 31 12
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
-0.75h
Christchurch is 0.75 hours behind Dunedin.
DUD: +1345 · CHC: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dunedin, it's 5.25:00 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 difference-0.75 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights76 out / 68 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DUD
IATA / ICAODUD / NZDN
TimezonePacific/Chatham
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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 76 nonstop flights per week from DUD to CHC. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Christchurch is 0.75 hours behind Dunedin.
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 Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. With 76 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 76 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 144 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Queenstown (ZQN) and Invercargill (IVC).