Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dubai, United Arab Emirates
MEL — DXB
28 Oct — 4 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Dubai Intl are usually found in November or March, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Dubai (DXB). 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 28 September 2026.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
November
Average price
$1,776
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Dubai, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai (average of $1,470). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,104). 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 MEL to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Dubai as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Dubai
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to DXB are scheduled on a Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Dubai delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 63 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Dubai flights?
Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 28 September 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways
from Melbourne to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from Melbourne?
Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dubai Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 13 airlines have flights to the Dubai airport from Melbourne. It is only a 10.9 km journey from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Dubai’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Dubai round-trip?
Currently priced at $590, Sichuan Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Dubai and back. In addition to Sichuan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cebu Pacific and Royal Brunei Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $751 and $787, respectively. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Dubai one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Royal Brunei Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $366. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Dubai for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Dubai?
Before booking your flight to Dubai from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Condor (97%), ITA Airways (97%), Emirates( 94%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dubai?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Dubai is $883. On average you can expect to pay $8,351. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for $870.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Dubai?
Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Dubai stopover in Doha most frequently. Chengdu sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne to Dubai. Abu Dhabi ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Melbourne to Dubai flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Dubai flights?
Melbourne to Dubai flights have a stopover in Shanghai least often. Manila is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Dubai. Bandar Seri Begawan comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne to Dubai flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Dubai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Dubai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai 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 Melbourne to Dubai?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai (average of $1,470). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,104). 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.
Explore flights to Dubai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 28 September 2026.
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Dubai. 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 28 September 2026.
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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Dubai with no change fees?
Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Dubai, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Dubai become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Dubai from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.
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