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Flights from Nelson to Dunedin

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Dunedin. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Christchurch, about 2h 31m door to door (125 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 31m
NSNDUDCHC

Nelson to Dunedin at a glance

Fastest journey2h 31mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Dunedin

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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NSN Wellington (WLG) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon07:45 NSN08:14 WLG0h 46m connection09:00 WLG10:16 DUDAir New Zealand
44 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 31m
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NSN Christchurch (CHC) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue17:45 NSN18:33 CHC0h 57m connection19:30 CHC20:33 DUDAir New Zealand
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 48m
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NSN Auckland (AKL) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Mon15:00 NSN16:15 AKL0h 45m connection17:00 AKL18:44 DUDAir New Zealand
44 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 44m
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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 31mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDunedin vs Nelson
Currency in Dunedin
NZD
Airports
NSN → DUD

Flights from Nelson to Dunedin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Dunedin?
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 Nelson to Dunedin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 559 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Dunedin?
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 Nelson and Dunedin?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD).

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