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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $311

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
7 Mar — 14 Mar1
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 5 February 2026.

Fri 7/811:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 10/823:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$669
Tue 17/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 24/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/2$697
Fri 8/511:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 11/523:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$709
Thu 12/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Sat 21/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$714
Sun 22/311:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 29/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$749
Thu 12/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/318:50
MEL
-
DUD
2 stops13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$756
Sun 22/311:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$764
Tue 29/919:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1008:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$776
Sun 19/411:35
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 25/409:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop7h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$784
Sun 22/309:30
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop14h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/318:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop20h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$787
Fri 8/511:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/518:55
MEL
-
DUD
2 stops13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$799

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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$697

One-way from

$311

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$824
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 25m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($206 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dunedin to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2026.
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Dunedin

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Melbourne

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Departure

Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 17/3

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$697

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 8/5

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$709

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 22/3

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$749

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 12/3

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

18:50-10:10

2 stops13h 20m

$756

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 22/3

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$764

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 19/4

11:35-21:35

1 stop12h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

09:10-18:35

1 stop7h 25m

$784

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 22/3

09:30-21:30

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

18:10-16:20

1 stop20h 10m

$787

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 2/3

19:35-08:20

1 stop14h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

18:30-11:15

1 stop14h 45m

$820

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 4/8

19:05-08:10

1 stop15h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

18:30-08:50

1 stop12h 20m

$875

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 2/3

16:25-09:25

2 stops19h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

18:30-18:50

1 stop22h 20m

$875

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dunedin to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $472). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $767). 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.

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 5 February 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
580 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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
580 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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
986 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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
515 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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 $697, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 9h 05m. The distance from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is about 2280 km.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($567), Air New Zealand ($635), and Qantas Airways ($678) offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. Jetstar is priced at 30% 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 $274 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $300 and Qantas Airways from $381 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $472). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $767). 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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Fly from Dunedin to Melbourne on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Dunedin to Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 February 2026.
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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 5 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$567Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$635Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$678Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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