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Flights from Dunedin to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Dunedin to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Christchurch, about 2h 22m door to door (70 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 22m
DUDNSNCHC

Dunedin to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 22mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Dunedin to Nelson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DUD Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon06:45 DUD07:45 WLG0h 45m connection08:30 WLG09:07 NSNAir New Zealand
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 22m
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DUD Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon06:15 DUD07:05 CHC0h 55m connection08:00 CHC08:48 NSNAir New Zealand
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 33m
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DUD Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sat09:45 DUD11:15 AKL1h 00m connection12:15 AKL13:38 NSNAir New Zealand
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
559 km347 miles
Journey time
2h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Dunedin
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
DUD → NSN

Flights from Dunedin to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dunedin to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dunedin to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 559 km.
Where do you change planes between Dunedin and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dunedin and Nelson?
Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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