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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $390

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dunedin to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dunedin to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 July 2026.

Tue 1/906:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop28h 00m
Air New Zealand
Tue 8/909:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/7$720
Mon 7/908:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop25h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 14/918:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop21h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/7$725
Fri 11/915:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop8h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 14/918:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/7$778
Tue 8/915:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 15/918:45
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop14h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/7$802
Wed 12/808:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/820:15
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$811
Thu 20/815:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 2/923:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/7$854

Find flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$720

One-way from

$390

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,111
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 1/9

06:05-08:05

1 stop28h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

09:10-20:40

1 stop9h 30m

$720

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

15:10-21:35

1 stop8h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

18:55-08:50

1 stop11h 55m

$778
Fastest return journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 20/8

15:05-23:25

1 stop10h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$854

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 8/9

15:05-08:40

2 stops19h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

18:45-11:15

1 stop14h 30m

$890

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

06:05-08:10

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

18:30-11:15

1 stop14h 45m

$947

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 12/8

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:25-14:05

2 stops26h 40m

$959

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 8/9

11:20-21:35

2 stops12h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

12:10-07:40

2 stops17h 30m

$1,022

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 10/8

06:05-08:10

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

18:30-14:25

1 stop17h 55m

$1,053
Cheapest one-way

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 9/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$433
Fastest single journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 31/10

06:40-13:45

2 stops9h 05m

$457

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Best time to book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $690). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,111). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Dunedin to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $714 and $1,003 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $720 on Air New Zealand (1 Sept–8 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 27 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
655 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
655 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
559 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dunedin to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Dunedin, you will be flying from Dunedin, which is the city’s only airport. Dunedin (DUD) is located 24.0 km from the centre of Dunedin. There are 0 flights from Dunedin to Melbourne per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

    For as low as $854, Air New Zealand can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 10h 20m. The distance from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is about 2280 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($367), Qantas Airways ($600), and Air New Zealand ($664) offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. Jetstar is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $310 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $311 and Qantas Airways from $406 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dunedin to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dunedin to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $690). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,111). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Dunedin to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dunedin to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$367Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$600Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$664Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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