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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $334

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 July 2026.

Thu 20/815:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Fri 28/818:20
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/7$670
Tue 25/815:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 14/920:15
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop15h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/7$678
Tue 24/1116:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 2/1220:35
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop16h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/7$687
Sat 12/915:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 16/920:15
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop15h 50m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/7$705
Tue 24/1116:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1206:15
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$733
Thu 20/815:05
DUD
-
MEL
2 stops9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/818:20
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$765
Sat 1/811:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop12h 55m
Jetstar
Sat 8/823:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 16/7$800
Thu 13/815:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 17/823:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/7$808
Sat 15/815:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/823:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$848

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$670

One-way from

$334

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,048
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 24/11

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

08:15-15:10

2 stops28h 55m

$796
Fastest return journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 27/8

15:05-23:25

1 stop10h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

18:55-08:55

1 stop12h 00m

$902

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 13/8

10:45-21:35

2 stops12h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

18:10-10:10

2 stops14h 00m

$918

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

06:05-08:10

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

08:00-10:10

1 stop24h 10m

$935

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 12/8

06:05-08:10

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

08:00-10:10

1 stop24h 10m

$954

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 11/9

11:20-21:35

2 stops12h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

18:55-08:50

1 stop11h 55m

$971
Cheapest one-way

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 21/11

16:10-23:50

1 stop9h 40m

$358
Fastest single journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 15/12

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

$361

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 23/11

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

$363

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 26/11

16:10-23:50

1 stop9h 40m

$384

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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 $685). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,092). 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?

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 July 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
654 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
1,062 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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
555 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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 $796. 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 $464 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $595 and $659 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 47% 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 $308. Air New Zealand flights start at $308 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $403 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 $685). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,092). 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$464Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$595Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$659Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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