Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Dunedin International Airport (DUD): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SYD to DUD flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SYD and DUD include:
Christchurch International Airport
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Currently, RM826 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,446. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to DUD, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from SYD to DUD couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Step off your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfy option that's not too far from DUD, make your way to The Professor's Beach House - Brighton Home.
Pick up a Dunedin International Airport rental car and discover Dunedin and beyond with your own wheels. GO Rentals, Ezi and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Dunedin International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to central Dunedin
From Dunedin International Airport, Dunedin is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
February is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dunedin in January.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Dunedin International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Dunedin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to DUD in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Dunedin, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey around 290 kilometres north-east to Christchurch to check off its leading sights. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in New Zealand, consider Invercargill, about 177 kilometres west of Dunedin. Queens Park, Invercargill, E Hayes and Sons - The World's Fastest Indian and Anderson Park Art Gallery are key highlights.