Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 32m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $696. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 50m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

How long is the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

For as low as $824, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 14h 55m. 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 ($596), Air New Zealand ($668), and Qantas Airways ($713) 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Before booking your flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, Jetstar or Qantas Airways.

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.

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.

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$318+ Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport

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Round-trip from	$824
One-way from	$318
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$786

Qantas Airways
2/12-9/12
2 total stops
29h 40m total
Dunedin to Melbourne

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Jetstar
6/11
1 total stop
9h 05m total
Dunedin to Melbourne

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 18 October 2025.

Tue 2/1219:05DUD - MEL

1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 9/1218:30MEL - DUD

1 stop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/10$824

Tue 2/1216:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1218:30MEL - DUD

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$889

Tue 2/1219:05DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 9/1216:50MEL - DUD

2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/10$1,095

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Tue 2/1219:05DUD - MEL

1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 9/1218:30MEL - DUD

1 stop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/10$824

Sun 30/1119:10DUD - MEL

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1218:50MEL - DUD

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$847

Wed 7/111:20DUD - MEL

1 stop22h 35mAir New Zealand

Thu 5/218:50MEL - DUD

1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/10$1,007

Tue 2/1216:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1218:30MEL - DUD

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10$889

Sun 23/1108:10DUD - MEL

2 stops9h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 23/1118:55MEL - DUD

1 stop10h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/10$1,074

Sun 23/1108:10DUD - MEL

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 23/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,093

Tue 2/1219:05DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 9/1216:50MEL - DUD

2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/10$1,095

One-way flights from Dunedin to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Dunedin to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

Thu 6/1116:45DUD - MEL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$318

Sat 8/1116:45DUD - MEL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 16/10$356

Tue 3/316:45DUD - MEL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 17/10$360

Tue 4/1116:45DUD - MEL

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$365

Wed 5/1119:10DUD - MEL

1 stop29h 40mJetstar

Deal found 15/10$377

Sun 23/1119:05DUD - MEL

2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/10$407

Fri 7/1119:35DUD - MEL

1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/10$421

Wed 5/1119:10DUD - MEL

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$423

Fri 7/1116:25DUD - MEL

2 stops19h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/10$445

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19:10-08:20

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16:45-07:35

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18:30-11:15

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11:20-07:55

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18:50-08:45

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Sun 23/11

08:10-15:35

2 stops9h 25m

Melbourne

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18:55-07:40

1 stop10h 45m

$1,074

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DUD - MEL

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Sun 23/11

08:10-17:45

1 stop11h 35m

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23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$1,093

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 2/12

19:05-09:25

2 stops16h 20m

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16:50-10:10

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DUD - MEL

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Dunedin

Sat 8/11

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

$356

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DUD - MEL

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16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

$360

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DUD - MEL

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Tue 4/11

16:45-12:05

2 stops21h 20m

$365

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

The best time to book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is 38 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 $496). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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?

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

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

516 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

516 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

516 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

921 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

516 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

475 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

516 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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 $824, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 14h 55m. 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 ($596), Air New Zealand ($668), and Qantas Airways ($713) 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.
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 $496). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$596	Average$765	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$668	Average$860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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