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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 39m.

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

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 30m.

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

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $967.

How long is the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

For as low as $970, Air New Zealand can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 28h 30m. 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 ($379), Qantas Airways ($619), and Air New Zealand ($703) 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 $320 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $326 and Qantas Airways from $419 one-way.

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, Qantas Airways or Jetstar.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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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Round-trip from	$868
One-way from	$386
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$931

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26h 10m total
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27h 55m total
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Wed 10/3

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16:10-09:25

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06:15-15:10

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Sat 3/4

06:40-09:10

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18:55-08:45

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Mon 30/11

19:40-10:55

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11:50-22:45

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15:15-21:30

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16:50-09:10

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DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

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Fri 18/12

19:05-11:05

1 stop18h 00m

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1 stop18h 20m

$1,370

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $529). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,159). 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 $730 and $977 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $868 on Multiple Airlines (13 Feb–6 Mar).

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.

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8.0

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Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

577 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

682 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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 $970, Air New Zealand can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 28h 30m. 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 ($379), Qantas Airways ($619), and Air New Zealand ($703) 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 $320 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $326 and Qantas Airways from $419 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 $529). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,159). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

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 $730 and $977 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $868 on Multiple Airlines (13 Feb–6 Mar).

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

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $967.

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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 39m.

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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 30m.

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.

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Dunedin to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $730 and $977 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $868 on Multiple Airlines (13 Feb–6 Mar).