Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $279

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Dubai Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 March 2026.

Sun 9/811:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Wed 9/920:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3$1,003
Tue 21/421:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 28/420:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/3$1,004
Mon 1/611:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Tue 9/620:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3$1,008
Tue 14/411:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 21/420:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/3$1,017
Sat 2/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 23/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/3$1,034
Thu 11/612:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 30/705:15
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop18h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,035
Sat 2/521:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 9/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/3$1,105
Sun 3/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 10/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/3$1,119
Sat 2/520:20
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop30h 00m
Sichuan Airlines
Sat 23/522:20
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop33h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,127
Sun 3/506:00
AVV
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DXB
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/520:30
DXB
-
AVV
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,276
Wed 29/420:55
AVV
-
DXB
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/520:30
DXB
-
AVV
2 stops55h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,339
Fri 1/506:00
AVV
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DXB
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/520:30
DXB
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AVV
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$1,373

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai

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 20 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,003

One-way from

$279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,510
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 9/8-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
Cebu Pacific
  • Cebu Pacific
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 1/5

06:00-18:55

2 stops42h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 8/5

20:30-22:50

2 stops44h 20m

$1,373

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

23:30-21:25

2 stops51h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/5

22:20-11:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,733

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

23:30-15:40

2 stops22h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/5

11:10-16:50

2 stops23h 40m

$1,902

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

07:00-02:25

2 stops25h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

04:00-04:40

2 stops18h 40m

$2,082

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

12:05-00:10

1 stop18h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

21:15-16:40

Nonstop13h 25m

$2,083
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

05:15-13:05

Nonstop13h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 13/8

02:40-21:50

Nonstop13h 10m

$2,221

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 3/5

06:00-04:30

1 stop28h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/5

22:30-16:05

2 stops35h 35m

$2,300

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 1/7

12:05-13:45

1 stop31h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/7

21:00-08:50

1 stop29h 50m

$2,367

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 4/4

20:00-21:30

2 stops32h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

22:50-08:30

2 stops27h 40m

$2,367

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 2/7

08:50-18:10

2 stops39h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/7

01:00-14:10

2 stops31h 10m

$2,374

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Dubai, you should look to book at least 61 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 $615). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 20 March 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 20 March 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Dubai?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Dubai delayed?

About 6% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 6% 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 20 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andEtihad 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

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Dubai. 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 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 3 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 17 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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dubai?

    For as low as $2,083, Oman Air can have you in Dubai from Melbourne in 18h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11637 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $395, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Melbourne to Dubai and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Batik Air and Sichuan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $538 and $693, respectively. These flights start at 75% 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 Batik Air, 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: Qantas Airways (69%), Emirates (69%), ITA Airways( 67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dubai?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Dubai is $976. On average you can expect to pay $2,058. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for $1,017.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Dubai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    Shanghai travellers tend to visit People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland more than anywhere else. People's Square, French Concession, and Shanghai Disneyland can be accessed by travelling approximately 32.7 km, 32.8 km, and 14.1 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for 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 $615). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dubai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$395Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Batik AirCheapest$538Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$693Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$853Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$858Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$864Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China EasternCheapest$881Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,134Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,192Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,198Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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