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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $311

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
7 Mar — 14 Mar1
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 5 February 2026.

Tue 17/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 24/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$648
Fri 7/811:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 10/823:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$669
Fri 8/511:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 11/523:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$709
Thu 12/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Sat 21/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$714
Sun 22/311:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 29/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/2$749
Thu 19/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 26/306:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop7h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$752
Thu 12/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/318:50
MEL
-
DUD
2 stops13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$756
Tue 29/919:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1008:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$776
Sun 19/411:35
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 25/409:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop7h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$784
Sun 22/309:30
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop14h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/318:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop20h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$787

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 (ME1). 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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$648

One-way from

$311

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$824
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 25m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($206 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 17/3

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$648

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 8/5

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$709

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 22/3

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$749

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 19/3

16:45-23:55

1 stop9h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

06:10-15:45

1 stop7h 35m

$752

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 19/4

11:35-21:35

1 stop12h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

09:10-18:35

1 stop7h 25m

$784

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 22/3

09:30-21:30

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

18:10-16:20

1 stop20h 10m

$787

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 8/5

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$799

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 2/3

19:35-08:20

1 stop14h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

18:30-11:15

1 stop14h 45m

$820

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 19/3

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

12:05-20:40

1 stop6h 35m

$822

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 20/4

15:05-23:25

1 stop10h 20m

$311

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dunedin to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Dunedin to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $472). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $767). 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.

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 5 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Dunedin to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
986 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
580 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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?

    Dunedin (DUD), located 24.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne. 3 airlines have flights from Dunedin to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dunedin to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from Dunedin to Melbourne can take about 9h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $648. There are 2280 km between Dunedin and Melbourne.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dunedin to Melbourne is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $567 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $635 and $678 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 30% 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 one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $274. Jetstar flights start at $300 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $381 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $472). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $767). 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

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 5 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$567Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$635Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$678Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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