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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne from $362

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
1 Jul — 8 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 26 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$738

One-way from

$362

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$851
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

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 26 June 2025.

Sat 9/811:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Sat 16/823:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 25/6$738
Fri 8/818:45DUD - MEL
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/808:35MEL - DUD
2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$828
Sun 10/810:45DUD - MEL
2 stops11h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 17/818:55MEL - DUD
2 stops12h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/6$849
Sat 28/610:45DUD - MEL
2 stops12h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 14/716:15MEL - DUD
2 stops17h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/6$2,019

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dunedin to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dunedin to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

Dunedin

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 9/8

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$738

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 8/8

18:45-17:35

1 stop24h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

08:35-20:40

2 stops10h 05m

$828

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 10/8

10:45-20:35

2 stops11h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

18:55-09:45

2 stops12h 50m

$849

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 1/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$362

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 1/9

10:15-20:35

2 stops12h 20m

$377

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 2/9

06:05-08:10

1 stop28h 05m

$393

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 2/9

06:05-07:35

2 stops27h 30m

$574

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 4/9

11:50-17:35

3 stops31h 45m

$1,261

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/6

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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 20 June 2025.

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 28 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUD to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Dunedin to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dunedin to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 26 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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.

  • 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 $738 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $849. Jetstar is priced at 10% 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 $362. Air New Zealand flights start at $377 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $393 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 26 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$606Average$721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$635Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$661Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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