How to get from Dubai to Wellington: connecting flights, about 20h total

Flights from Dubai to Wellington

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Best fares from Dubai to Wellington

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Cheapest one-way $778 24 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $1,066 Fri, 20 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $778

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Melbourne: 20h
two tickets, via Sydney: $1,239
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 8,845 mi (14,234 km)

fastest

Via Melbourne

Australia

20h

with the connection

Dubai to Melbourne flight 13h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Melbourne to Wellington flight 3h 35m

two ticketsfrom $1,449

Via Sydney

Australia

20h 5m

with the connection

Dubai to Sydney flight 13h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Sydney to Wellington flight 3h 15m

two ticketsfrom $1,239

Via Auckland

New Zealand

20h 20m

with the connection

Dubai to Auckland flight 16h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Auckland to Wellington flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $1,378

Via Christchurch

New Zealand

22h 58m

with the connection

Dubai to Christchurch flight 18h 53m

Connection of about 3h

Christchurch to Wellington flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $1,643

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Dubai to cities closest to Wellington

Dubai to Christchurch Christchurch: 190 mi (305 km) from Wellington, flight 18h 53m from $784 Dubai to Auckland Auckland: 306 mi (493 km) from Wellington, flight 16h 10m from $662 Dubai to Sydney Sydney: 1,383 mi (2,226 km) from Wellington, flight 13h 50m from $555 Dubai to Melbourne Melbourne: 1,598 mi (2,572 km) from Wellington, flight 13h 25m from $448 Dubai to Adelaide Adelaide: 2,000 mi (3,219 km) from Wellington, flight 12h 18m from $555 Dubai to Perth Perth: 3,267 mi (5,258 km) from Wellington, flight 10h 45m from $413

To Wellington from cities closest to Dubai

Melbourne to Wellington Melbourne: 7,248 mi (11,665 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 35m from $261 Brisbane to Wellington Brisbane: 7,444 mi (11,980 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 30m from $310 Sydney to Wellington Sydney: 7,487 mi (12,049 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 15m from $246 Queenstown to Wellington Queenstown: 8,552 mi (13,763 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 20m from $155 Dunedin to Wellington Dunedin: 8,640 mi (13,904 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 15m from $86 Timaru to Wellington Timaru: 8,672 mi (13,956 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 20m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Dubai to Wellington?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Melbourne.

What is the fastest way to fly from Dubai to Wellington?

Via Melbourne: 13h 25m to the connection, 3h 35m after it, about 20h in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Dubai to Wellington with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Sydney from $1,239. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Dubai and Wellington?

Melbourne (20h total), Sydney (20h 5m total), Auckland (20h 20m total) and Christchurch (22h 58m total).

How far is Wellington from Dubai?

8,845 mi (14,234 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.