Private charter between Dunedin and Wellington starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Dunedin (DUD) to Wellington (WLG) and Wellington to Dunedin — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Dunedin to Wellington is roughly 632 kilometres — 393 miles, or 341 nautical miles.
From NZ$15,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Dunedin to Wellington (and Wellington to Dunedin) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$24,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 17m | 1h 09m – 1h 25m | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 13m | 1h 06m – 1h 20m | NZ$20,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 17m | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 15m | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 13m | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 13m | NZ$20,000 – NZ$28,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 11m | NZ$21,000 – NZ$30,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 08m | NZ$24,000 – NZ$33,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,500) | 6-8 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Dunedin and Wellington? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Dunedin, New Zealand: Dunedin International Airport.
Wellington, New Zealand: Wellington International Airport.
| Dunedin International Airport | Wellington International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZDN / DUD | NZWN / WLG |
| Longest hard runway | 6,234 ft | 6,352 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4 ft | 41 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Dunedin to Wellington can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Dunedin International Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,234 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 234 ft to spare. The leg is 632 km.
Alternates within range: Balclutha Aerodrome · Dunedin City Heliport (30 ft, 25 km) · Paraparaumu Airport (4,429 ft, 49 km) · Martinborough Airport · Marlborough Sounds Water Aerodrome · Queens Wharf Heliport
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$9,500 – US$24,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Pets are welcome on every Dunedin–Wellington charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Dunedin–Wellington is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$24,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 17m gate to gate over 632 km (393 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Dunedin–Wellington charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Dunedin–Wellington charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Wellington to Dunedin runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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