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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $390

DUD — MEL
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
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 19/1019:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 28/1018:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 23/8$867
Mon 19/1019:05 -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 28/1007:00 -
1 stop30h 10m
Deal found 23/8$877
Wed 14/1010:45 -
1 stop8h 50m
Sat 17/1013:40 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 25/8$919
Mon 19/1011:20 -
2 stops12h 15m
Wed 28/1019:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 23/8$927
Wed 16/911:50 -
1 stop12h 55m
Fri 18/920:50 -
2 stops15h 15m
Deal found 26/8$983
Wed 14/1010:45 -
2 stops23h 20m
Sat 17/1009:10 -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 25/8$986
Thu 22/1006:05 -
1 stop28h 05m
Mon 26/1019:10 -
2 stops12h 55m
Deal found 23/8$993
Wed 16/911:50 -
1 stop22h 30m
Fri 18/918:30 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 26/8$1,016
Mon 14/911:50 -
1 stop12h 55m
Thu 17/918:30 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 23/8$1,032
Tue 6/1011:50 -
1 stop12h 55m
Mon 12/1006:35 -
1 stop24h 15m
Deal found 24/8$1,037

Find flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$867

One-way from

$390

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$749
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 19/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 19/10

19:05-11:05

1 stop18h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

07:00-15:10

1 stop30h 10m

$877

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 5/10

10:45-08:10

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$961

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 14/10

10:45-08:05

2 stops23h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

09:10-18:55

2 stops7h 45m

$986

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$1,040

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 8/10

16:05-23:25

1 stop9h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

18:30-11:15

1 stop14h 45m

$1,040

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

11:20-08:10

1 stop22h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

18:30-08:50

1 stop12h 20m

$1,057

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 14/9

16:25-08:05

2 stops17h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

18:30-07:40

1 stop11h 10m

$1,070
Fastest return journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

06:05-13:45

2 stops9h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

18:55-08:50

1 stop11h 55m

$1,111
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 31/10

11:20-17:40

1 stop8h 20m

$415

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 31/10

16:50-10:55

2 stops20h 05m

$475

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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 $672). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,107). 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 $754 and $954 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $867 on Qantas Airways (19 Oct–28 Oct).

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
664 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
664 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
664 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,085 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
664 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
568 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
664 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

  • 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 $1,040. 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 $358 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $584 and $647 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 $302. Air New Zealand flights start at $308 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $396 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 $672). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,107). 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$358Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$584Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$647Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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