Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $434

DUD — MEL
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Dunedin to Melbourne

Mon 30/1119:40 -
1 stop15h 15m
Tue 8/1219:10 -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 8/11$820
Fri 25/1208:10 -
2 stops12h 45m
Fri 1/116:40 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 9/11$1,265
Wed 23/1219:05 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 30/1215:30 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 8/11$1,381
Wed 23/1219:05 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 28/1218:30 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 10/11$1,473
Tue 22/1216:45 -
1 stop9h 05m
Tue 29/1216:40 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 7/11$1,555

Find flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$820

One-way from

$434

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$930
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 50m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 15m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 22/1

14:20-08:55

2 stops20h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$434
Fastest return journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 22/1

08:10-21:15

3 stops15h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$810

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 30/11

19:40-08:55

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

19:10-08:45

1 stop11h 35m

$820

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 25/12

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 1/1

16:40-08:45

1 stop14h 05m

$1,283

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 23/12

19:05-08:00

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 30/12

15:30-15:10

2 stops21h 40m

$1,381

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 22/12

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 29/12

16:40-08:45

1 stop14h 05m

$1,555

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 23/12

19:05-08:00

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 28/12

15:00-08:45

2 stops15h 45m

$1,589

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Deals found on 10/11

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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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $528). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Dunedin to Melbourne flights typically cost between $729 and $989 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $820 on Air New Zealand (30 Nov–8 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

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?

    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 15h 15m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $820. 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 $379 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $619 and $703 round-trip. 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 one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $320. Air New Zealand flights start at $326 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $528). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$379Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$619Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$703Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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