Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from $573

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
31 Mar — 7 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 1 March 2026.

Tue 14/411:00
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops38h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 28/420:30
DXB
-
MEL
2 stops30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2$1,049
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 26/2$1,053
Thu 12/313:00
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops38h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 21/320:45
DXB
-
MEL
3 stops34h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,056
Tue 12/521:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop32h 00m
China Southern
Mon 18/519:55
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 27/2$1,058
Fri 13/312:00
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops38h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 20/323:15
DXB
-
MEL
2 stops52h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/2$1,063
Thu 5/312:00
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops62h 15m
China Eastern
Thu 12/320:45
DXB
-
MEL
3 stops34h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2$1,068
Sat 2/521:30
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops52h 25m
China Eastern
Sat 23/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
2 stops58h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,070
Wed 13/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops38h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 15/520:25
DXB
-
MEL
3 stops54h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,072
Tue 3/312:00
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops62h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 10/320:45
DXB
-
MEL
3 stops34h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,075
Sat 7/313:00
MEL
-
DXB
2 stops37h 15m
China Eastern
Sat 14/320:45
DXB
-
MEL
3 stops30h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 25/2$1,076

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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,049

One-way from

$573

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,475

Good round-trip deal

$1,858 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,046 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($131 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
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to Dubai Intl.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

06:15-08:55

2 stops33h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/3

06:05-21:20

2 stops32h 15m

$1,062

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

22:30-19:15

1 stop27h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/3

21:05-14:05

1 stop34h 00m

$1,077

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

11:00-19:55

2 stops38h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/4

20:30-12:40

2 stops34h 10m

$1,177

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

21:30-19:00

3 stops51h 30m

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/7

20:30-10:00

2 stops31h 30m

$1,222

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-19:15

1 stop38h 15m

Dubai Intl

Mon 23/3

21:05-14:05

1 stop34h 00m

$1,254

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

12:00-18:55

1 stop37h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 15/4

20:30-09:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,708

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

06:15-13:10

Nonstop13h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/3

10:00-06:25

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,711

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

23:30-10:10

2 stops40h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/5

19:55-11:15

2 stops33h 20m

$1,719

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

15:45-03:25

1 stop17h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/6

05:50-04:55

1 stop17h 05m

$1,788

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

15:45-03:25

1 stop17h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/5

05:50-04:55

1 stop17h 05m

$1,788

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Dubai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of $868). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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 1 March 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.

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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 1 March 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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 9 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 Airport to Dubai?

    For as low as $1,077, China Eastern can have you in Dubai from Melbourne Airport in 27h 45m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Dubai is about 11637 km.

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

    Currently priced at $391, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Melbourne Airport 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 $533 and $687, 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 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 $363. Batik Air flights start at $394 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $400 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 Qantas Airways (81%), Emirates (81%) and ITA Airways (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,584 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $903 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $947.

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

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

    People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Jing'an Temple are the most popular attractions in Shanghai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and Jing'an Temple are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Shanghai can hire one for about $63 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of $868). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$391Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Batik AirCheapest$533Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Air ChinaCheapest$845Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cebu PacificCheapest$850Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China EasternCheapest$872Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,123Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,191Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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