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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $837

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
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 10 December 2025.

Tue 16/1216:45DUD - MEL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1209:30MEL - DUD
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,328
Tue 16/1216:45DUD - MEL
2 stops17h 20mJetstar
Mon 22/1220:20MEL - DUD
2 stops17h 25mJetstar
Deal found 9/12$1,598

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 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$837

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,011
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 15m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Dunedin

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 24/4

19:25-08:20

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$837

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 23/5

11:20-17:35

1 stop8h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

13:55-11:15

1 stop19h 20m

$877

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 29/1

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

16:50-08:45

1 stop13h 55m

$878

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 24/4

16:50-08:05

1 stop17h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$884

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 22/1

16:45-23:55

1 stop9h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

23:55-18:35

1 stop16h 40m

$916

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 29/1

16:25-09:25

2 stops19h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

16:50-08:45

1 stop13h 55m

$935

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 23/1

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

20:35-15:45

1 stop17h 10m

$960

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 2/4

19:25-22:45

1 stop29h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

18:30-08:45

1 stop12h 15m

$968

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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 5 December 2025.

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 $491). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $804). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dunedin to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 10 December 2025.
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
552 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
552 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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 $877, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 8h 15m. 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 ($424), Air New Zealand ($661), and Qantas Airways ($706) offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. Jetstar is priced at 50% 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 $280 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $312 and Qantas Airways from $373 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 $491). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $804). 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 10 December 2025.
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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 10 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$590Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$661Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$706Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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