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Flights from Dunedin to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Dunedin to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Auckland, about 5h 21m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 21m
DUDSYDCHC

Dunedin to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey5h 21mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Dunedin to Sydney

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 Christchurch (CHC) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates
Thu14:30 DUD15:20 CHC1h 10m connection16:30 CHC17:51 SYDAir New Zealand
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 21m
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DUD Auckland (AKL) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Thu15:15 DUD16:45 AKL0h 45m connection17:30 AKL18:53 SYDAir New Zealand
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 38m
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DUD Gold Coast (OOL) SYD
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
Thu15:30 DUD15:54 OOL2h 06m connection18:00 OOL20:21 SYDJetstar Airways + Qantas
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 51m
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DUD Wellington (WLG) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Tue11:00 DUD12:00 WLG3h 45m connection15:45 WLG17:09 SYDAir New Zealand + Qantas
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 09m
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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
2,110 km1,310 miles
Journey time
5h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSydney vs Dunedin
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
DUD → SYD

Flights from Dunedin to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dunedin to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch, Auckland and Gold Coast. 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 Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,110 km.
Where do you change planes between Dunedin and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC), Auckland (AKL), Gold Coast (OOL) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dunedin and Sydney?
Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Dunedin and Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours behind Dunedin.

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