Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $609
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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
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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 May, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday 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 23 August 2026.
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Deal found 21/8$1,231
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Deal found 18/8$1,251
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Deal found 17/8$1,270
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Deal found 22/8$1,288
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Deal found 18/8$1,301
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Deal found 19/8$1,305
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Deal found 21/8$1,338
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Deal found 18/8$1,350
Best flights from Melbourne to Dubai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Deal found 18/8$1,730
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Deal found 22/8$1,877
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Deal found 18/8$1,955
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Deal found 19/8$2,161
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Deal found 21/8$2,178
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Deal found 18/8$1,989
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Deal found 20/8$2,178
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Deal found 22/8$2,180
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Deal found 18/8$2,182
Direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Dubai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Deal found 20/8$1,963
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Deal found 18/8$1,964
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Deal found 18/8$2,015
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Deal found 21/8$2,023
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Deal found 20/8$2,034
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Dubai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai. Data last updated 23 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 17/8$1,485
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Deal found 20/8$1,276
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Deal found 21/8$1,489
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Deal found 20/8$1,501
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Deal found 18/8$1,404
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Deal found 18/8$1,481
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Deal found 18/8$1,504
One-way flights from Melbourne to Dubai
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Dubai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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Deal found 21/8$609
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Deal found 18/8$644
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Deal found 22/8$692
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 23 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Dubai 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 August 2026.
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MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Sun 1/11
00:30-15:55
2 stops22h 25m
Dubai Intl
Thu 19/11
22:20-11:15
2 stops29h 55m
$1,730
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Mon 19/10
23:45-10:15
1 stop17h 30m
Dubai Intl
Mon 2/11
11:55-17:50
1 stop22h 55m
$1,877
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Tue 3/11
15:30-22:50
2 stops38h 20m
Dubai Intl
Mon 14/12
00:35-07:20
2 stops47h 45m
$1,955
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Tue 3/11
23:40-10:25
1 stop17h 45m
Dubai Intl
Thu 10/12
22:50-17:50
1 stop36h 00m
$1,989
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Fri 6/11
16:55-07:40
2 stops45h 45m
Dubai Intl
Sun 15/11
10:00-10:20
3 stops41h 20m
$2,161
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Wed 21/10
13:05-00:10
1 stop18h 05m
Dubai Intl
Sun 8/11
10:00-06:25
Nonstop13h 25m
$2,178
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Wed 21/10
16:55-04:05
1 stop18h 10m
Dubai Intl
Mon 2/11
21:50-18:15
Nonstop13h 25m
$2,178
Fastest return journey
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Mon 19/10
06:15-13:05
Nonstop13h 50m
Dubai Intl
Sun 1/11
02:55-23:20
Nonstop13h 25m
$2,180
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Sun 1/11
23:55-07:00
Nonstop14h 05m
Dubai Intl
Tue 15/12
10:00-06:25
Nonstop13h 25m
$2,182
Cheapest one-way
MelbourneDubai
MEL Melbourne - DXB Dubai Intl
MELDXB
Melbourne
Sun 4/10
13:00-00:10
1 stop18h 10m
$834
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Dubai?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of $1,409). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,934). 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 23 August 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights typically cost between $1,279 and $2,045 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,231 on Multiple Airlines (17 Oct–22 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 23 August 2026.
The most flights from MEL to DXB are scheduled on a Friday (7 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 73 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?
Monday 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 21% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,236.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 12m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 52m.
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 23 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, such as Emirates,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's 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.
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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 14 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 Airport to Dubai?
For as low as $1,877, Oman Air can have you in Dubai from Melbourne Airport in 17h 30m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Dubai is about 11637 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai round-trip?
Currently priced at $578, Sichuan Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Dubai and back. In addition to Sichuan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Royal Brunei Airlines and Cebu Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $796 and $797, 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 Airport to Dubai one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Royal Brunei Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $358. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $396 while deals on China Eastern start at $433 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai are Condor (98%), ITA Airways (98%) and Emirates (94%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
On average you can expect to pay $8,038 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $949 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $1,164.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?
Most of the time, Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights that have stopovers will stop in Doha. Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights stop in Chengdu the next most. Chengdu is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Dubai flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai is Shanghai. Manila is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai. Bandar Seri Begawan comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Dubai?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of $1,409). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,934). 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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