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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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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SYD Gold Coast (OOL) DUD
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
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.





