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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $720

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
18 May — 25 May1
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 April 2026.

Sat 13/615:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop8h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 22/618:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop24h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$720
Thu 28/519:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/618:30
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$743
Tue 5/515:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Jetstar
Sat 16/523:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4$759
Mon 1/615:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 8/623:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4$762
Fri 29/516:25
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/618:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop11h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$769
Tue 5/515:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Jetstar
Sat 9/523:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/4$782
Wed 18/1111:20
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1218:50
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$787
Sat 9/509:30
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop14h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 18/518:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$789

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 (MEL). 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$743

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$881
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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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

Sat 13/6

10:45-08:05

2 stops23h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 22/6

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$721

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 1/6

15:05-23:25

1 stop10h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$762

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 29/5

16:25-08:10

1 stop17h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

18:10-07:40

1 stop11h 30m

$769

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 9/5

16:50-08:05

1 stop17h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

18:55-08:55

1 stop12h 00m

$782

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 30/5

15:10-22:45

1 stop9h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

06:35-14:05

1 stop29h 30m

$799

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 13/6

15:05-23:25

1 stop10h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 20/6

18:45-11:15

1 stop14h 30m

$801

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 29/5

09:30-22:45

1 stop15h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

06:35-14:05

1 stop29h 30m

$813

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 14/6

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$838
Fastest return journey

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 11/6

06:05-10:05

1 stop6h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 24/6

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$842

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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 Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dunedin to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $679). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,047). 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 Airport?

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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
540 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Dunedin, you will be flying from Dunedin, which is the city’s only airport. Dunedin (DUD) is located 24.0 km from the centre of Dunedin. There are 0 flights from Dunedin to Melbourne per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

    For as low as $762, Air New Zealand can have you in Melbourne Airport from Dunedin in 10h 20m. The distance from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is about 2280 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($460), Qantas Airways ($590), and Air New Zealand ($648) offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. Jetstar is priced at 44% 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 Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $280 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $305 and Qantas Airways from $390 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $679). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,047). 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$460Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$590Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$648Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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