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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $660

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$660

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$656
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2025.

Thu 4/911:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Sat 13/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$660
Mon 25/810:15DUD - MEL
2 stops12h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/918:25MEL - DUD
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$746
Thu 4/913:35DUD - MEL
2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$753
Wed 27/809:25DUD - MEL
1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 31/818:30MEL - DUD
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$899

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Dunedin

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 4/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$660

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 25/8

15:10-20:35

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

18:25-07:40

1 stop11h 15m

$746

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 4/9

13:35-22:45

2 stops11h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$753

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 27/8

09:25-22:45

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

18:30-18:50

1 stop22h 20m

$899

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Deals found on 9/7

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 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is 28 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?

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 11 July 2025.

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.

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 11 July 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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

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.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

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

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  • 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.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($660), Air New Zealand ($746), and Qantas Airways ($899) offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. Jetstar is priced at 20% 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Dunedin to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$607Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$636Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$726Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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