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How to get fromDunedin to Palmerstonby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Dunedin

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    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane DUD - DRW
    17h 38m
    $666–2,122

  2. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane ZQN - DRW
    18h 16m
    $525–750

  3. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane IVC - DRW
    19h 49m
    $550–1,894

  4. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CHC - DRW
    21h 11m
    $622–1,013

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$680Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,308.7 km
  • Duration: 17h 38m

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

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 5 times a day.

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