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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $385

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
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 29 January 2026.

Sat 14/311:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 21/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1$787
Fri 13/311:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 20/320:35
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/1$797
Wed 11/211:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Fri 13/220:35
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/1$822
Sat 14/308:10
DUD
-
MEL
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$834
Sun 15/311:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop13h 00m
Jetstar
Sun 22/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/1$867
Fri 13/308:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop11h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 20/318:50
MEL
-
DUD
2 stops13h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$874
Tue 4/819:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/809:25
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop21h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$877
Sat 4/418:25
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 7/418:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$880
Sat 14/316:50
DUD
-
MEL
2 stops20h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/316:50
MEL
-
DUD
2 stops15h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/1$882

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$787

One-way from

$385

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,023
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($205 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Dunedin

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 14/3

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$787

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 11/2

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

20:35-15:45

1 stop17h 10m

$822

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 14/3

08:10-21:30

2 stops15h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$834

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 15/3

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$867

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 13/3

08:10-17:45

1 stop11h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

18:50-10:10

2 stops13h 20m

$874

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 4/4

18:25-22:35

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

18:55-08:55

1 stop12h 00m

$880

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 14/3

16:50-10:55

2 stops20h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

16:50-10:10

2 stops15h 20m

$882

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 15/3

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

23:55-13:50

2 stops35h 55m

$948

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 28/2

12:20-09:25

1 stop23h 05m

$385

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 28/2

16:45-10:10

3 stops19h 25m

$567

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Deals found on 29/1

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dunedin to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Dunedin to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $471). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $766). 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.

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 29 January 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
577 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
981 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
514 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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 11h 35m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $874. 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 $566 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $634 and $677 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 30% 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 Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $273. Jetstar flights start at $299 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $381 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $471). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $766). 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$566Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$634Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$677Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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