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Flights from Sydney to Dunedin

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Cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Dunedin

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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1 NZD = 0.41 GBP
Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 1,311 mi
Sydney airports
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Dunedin airports

Book your Sydney to Dunedin flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Sydney to Dunedin (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £234, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Sydney to Dunedin takes roughly 5 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Sydney–Dunedin route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

The weather in Dunedin

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dunedin, temperatures average around 18ºC in the warmest months and roughly 4ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 19ºC
  • Lows: down to 3ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: September
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Sydney to Dunedin

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Sydney to Dunedin:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dunedin. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Dunedin

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Sydney to Dunedin?
When you fly from Sydney to Dunedin the average price is £343. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Dunedin at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Dunedin is 234 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Dunedin?
The most popular months to book a flight from Sydney to Dunedin are July, June and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Sydney to Dunedin?
The best time of the year to go to Dunedin when flying from Sydney depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Dunedin from Sydney in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, May and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Sydney - Dunedin.
How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Dunedin?
The total flight time between Sydney and Dunedin is of around 8 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,310.5 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Dunedin compared to Sydney?
While in Sydney temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Dunedin can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 7º ºC in Dunedin, compared to the 14º ºC average in Sydney.

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