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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $386

DUD — MEL
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dunedin to Melbourne

Sun 6/1215:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Thu 10/1219:10 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 5/11$818
Mon 30/1119:40 -
1 stop17h 15m
Tue 8/1208:15 -
2 stops10h 25m
Deal found 4/11$999
Mon 30/1115:15 -
1 stop8h 15m
Sun 6/1219:10 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 4/11$1,072
Tue 1/1214:20 -
2 stops20h 35m
Sun 6/1219:10 -
1 stop16h 40m
Deal found 4/11$1,171
Thu 12/1115:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sun 15/1119:10 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 3/11$1,216
Thu 12/1116:10 -
2 stops20h 25m
Sun 15/1123:55 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 3/11$1,292
Fri 18/1219:05 -
1 stop18h 00m
Fri 25/1218:50 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 3/11$1,369

Find flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$818

One-way from

$386

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$930
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/12-10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 10/3

10:50-21:30

2 stops12h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$430
Fastest return journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 4/2

11:20-21:30

2 stops12h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$432

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 13/2

16:10-09:25

1 stop19h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 6/3

06:15-15:10

1 stop6h 55m

$868

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 3/4

06:40-09:10

1 stop28h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 10/4

18:55-08:45

1 stop11h 50m

$969

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 30/11

19:40-10:55

1 stop17h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

08:15-20:40

2 stops10h 25m

$999

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 1/12

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

09:20-11:15

1 stop23h 55m

$1,040

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 30/11

15:15-21:30

1 stop8h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 6/12

19:10-07:40

1 stop10h 30m

$1,072

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 3/4

16:50-09:10

2 stops18h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 10/4

23:55-13:50

3 stops11h 55m

$1,299

DunedinMelbourne

DUD Dunedin - MEL Melbourne

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 18/12

19:05-11:05

1 stop18h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

18:50-15:10

1 stop18h 20m

$1,369

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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 $1,157). 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 $976 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $818 on Air New Zealand (6 Dec–10 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
683 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
683 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
683 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,123 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
683 reviews
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Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
683 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

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 28h 30m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $969. 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 $618 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 $319. Air New Zealand flights start at $326 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $418 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 $1,157). 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$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$618Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$703Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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