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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $332

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 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
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 18 June 2026.

Wed 22/714:20
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop19h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 29/709:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop20h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/6$723
Tue 14/714:20
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop19h 45m
Air New Zealand
Tue 21/718:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop14h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/6$742
Tue 21/711:20
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/718:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/6$761
Wed 29/711:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 5/823:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 13/6$769
Wed 22/711:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 29/723:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/6$790
Fri 11/919:35
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop17h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 14/918:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop14h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/6$794
Wed 22/711:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 28/713:30
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/6$809

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 18 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$723

One-way from

$332

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$902
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/7-29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 29/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($217 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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Cheapest return flight

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 14/7

14:20-08:05

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

18:10-10:20

1 stop14h 10m

$742

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 21/7

08:10-21:35

2 stops15h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

18:10-20:40

1 stop24h 30m

$768
Fastest return journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 22/7

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$790

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

19:35-10:55

1 stop17h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

18:10-10:20

1 stop14h 10m

$795

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 20/7

06:05-08:10

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

18:30-08:55

1 stop12h 25m

$845

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 25/8

15:05-23:25

1 stop10h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

07:30-14:05

2 stops28h 35m

$874

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 25/8

19:05-08:10

1 stop15h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

18:30-11:15

1 stop14h 45m

$883

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 25/8

11:20-21:35

2 stops12h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$895

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 22/7

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

18:55-10:20

2 stops13h 25m

$916

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$930

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dunedin to Melbourne

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $317). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $804). 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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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 18 June 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
645 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
545 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 12h 55m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $790. There are 2280 km between Dunedin and Melbourne. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $467 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $599 and $657 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 46% 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 Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $309. Air New Zealand flights start at $310 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $405 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $317). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $804). 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 18 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$467Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$599Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$657Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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