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Flights from Sydney to Dunedin

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Dunedin. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 44m door to door (86 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 44m
SYDDUDCHC

Sydney to Dunedin at a glance

Fastest journey5h 44mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Dunedin

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

1
SYD Auckland (AKL) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Thu11:00 SYD15:54 AKL1h 06m connection17:00 AKL18:44 DUDAir New Zealand
49 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 44m
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SYD Christchurch (CHC) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon10:30 SYD15:23 CHC2h 07m connection17:30 CHC18:33 DUDQantas + Air New Zealand
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 03m
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SYD Wellington (WLG) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Wed19:45 SYD00:47 WLG8h 13m connection09:00 WLG10:16 DUDAir New Zealand
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 31m
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SYD Gold Coast (OOL) DUD
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 25m
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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 44mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDunedin vs Sydney
Currency in Dunedin
NZD
Airports
SYD → DUD

Flights from Sydney to Dunedin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Dunedin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. 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 Sydney to Dunedin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,110 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Dunedin?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC), Wellington (WLG) and Gold Coast (OOL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Dunedin?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dunedin?
Dunedin is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.

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