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

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. 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 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 $670. Find deals

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

How long is the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

For as low as $649, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 12h 55m. 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 ($574), Air New Zealand ($641), and Qantas Airways ($687) 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 is the cheapest day to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dunedin to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 42% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 39 days in advance to save up to 105% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 39 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $786, or $1,254 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Melbourne Airport from Dunedin average $830. You can even find prices in August for less than $830, as users have found deals to Melbourne Airport from as low as $477. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne Airport from Dunedin. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

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.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Dunedin to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $681 and $744 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $649 on Jetstar (9 Oct-15 Oct).

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Round-trip from	$649
One-way from	$296
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$687

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22h 15m total
Dunedin to Melbourne

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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 11 September 2025.

Thu 9/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Wed 15/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$649

Fri 24/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Fri 31/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$694

Wed 8/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Tue 14/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$728

Sat 25/1016:45DUD - MEL

1 stop8h 40mJetstar

Sat 1/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop16h 40mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$854

Fri 24/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop28h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/1018:50MEL - DUD

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$886

Fri 24/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1023:55MEL - DUD

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$891

Sat 25/1013:35DUD - MEL

2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 1/1118:50MEL - DUD

2 stops13h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$926

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Thu 9/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Wed 15/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$649

Fri 24/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop28h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/1018:50MEL - DUD

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$886

Fri 24/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1023:55MEL - DUD

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$891

Fri 24/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Fri 31/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$694

Wed 8/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Tue 14/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$728

Sat 25/1018:45DUD - MEL

1 stop15h 10mAir New Zealand

Sat 1/1116:50MEL - DUD

2 stops15h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$887

Sat 25/1016:45DUD - MEL

1 stop8h 40mJetstar

Sat 1/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop16h 40mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$854

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Wed 8/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Tue 14/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 8/9$728

Thu 9/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Wed 15/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 10/9$649

Fri 24/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Fri 31/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$694

Fri 24/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop28h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/1018:50MEL - DUD

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$886

Fri 24/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1023:55MEL - DUD

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$891

Sat 25/1016:45DUD - MEL

1 stop8h 40mJetstar

Sat 1/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop16h 40mJetstar

Deal found 9/9$854

Sat 25/1013:35DUD - MEL

2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 1/1118:50MEL - DUD

2 stops13h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$926

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 11 September 2025.

Sat 15/1112:20DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$296

Sun 9/1119:10DUD - MEL

1 stop29h 40mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$313

Fri 7/1119:05DUD - MEL

1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/9$405

Sun 9/1119:10DUD - MEL

3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$506

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16:45-23:25

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23:55-18:35

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06:05-08:05

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18:45-07:55

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Melbourne

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16:50-10:20

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$887

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DUD - MEL

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Fri 24/10

11:50-22:45

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23:55-15:50

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$891

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DUD - MEL

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12:20-22:50

1 stop12h 30m

$296

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DUD - MEL

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19:10-22:50

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$313

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19:05-07:55

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$405

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

505 reviews

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6.0

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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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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 $649, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 12h 55m. 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 ($574), Air New Zealand ($641), and Qantas Airways ($687) 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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$574	Average$748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$641	Average$841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$687	Average$933	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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