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How to get fromDarwin to Dunedinby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Dunedin by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Dunedin

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane DRW - DUD
    16h
    $719–2,927

  2. Fly to Timaru, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane DRW - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus bus
    21h 38m
    $645–1,810

  3. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane DRW - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus bus
    17h 58m
    $715–2,080

  4. Fly to Invercargill, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Invercargill (IVC)plane plane DRW - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus bus
    21h
    $730–1,814

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$727Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Dunedin, New Zealand?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Dunedin (DUD) once daily.

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