How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dunedin?

A quick flight from Melbourne to Dunedin can take about 9h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $643. The distance between Melbourne and Dunedin is about 2280 km. Find deals

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Dunedin round-trip from $467. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $562, and Air New Zealand, from $568. Qantas Airways is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Dunedin flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dunedin ranges from 60.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Dunedin when rainfall is around 60.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dunedin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 14.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Dunedin?

Before booking your flight from Melbourne to Dunedin, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Dunedin?

Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Dunedin.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin?

The best pricing can be found in the month of October. Prices to Dunedin from Melbourne average $844. You can even find prices in October for less than $844, as users have found deals to Dunedin from as low as $619. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Dunedin from Melbourne. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DUD?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from Melbourne to Dunedin by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dunedin from Melbourne?

Located just 24.0 km from the city centre, Dunedin is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Dunedin from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Dunedin (DUD) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Dunedin flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Dunedin?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Dunedin.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Dunedin?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Dunedin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$643
One-way from	$364
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$930

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17/10-20/10
2 total stops
22h 15m total
Melbourne to Dunedin

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19/11
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12h 35m total
Melbourne to Dunedin

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Dunedin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$643

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Sun 19/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$649

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$651

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$661

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Sun 19/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$681

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$698

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$704

Fri 10/1018:55MEL - DUD

1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 15/1018:45DUD - MEL

1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$708

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Tue 21/1016:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$725

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Tue 21/1016:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$734

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

2 stops8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$747

Tue 28/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1119:05DUD - MEL

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$761

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Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$643

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$651

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$649

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$661

Sun 9/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Sat 22/1116:45DUD - MEL

1 stop9h 05mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$670

Sun 9/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/1115:15DUD - MEL

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$699

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Sun 19/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$681

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$704

Sun 9/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Sun 23/1119:10DUD - MEL

1 stop29h 40mJetstar

Deal found 11/9$691

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Tue 21/1016:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$725

Sat 18/1007:15MEL - DUD

1 stop6h 30mJetstar

Sun 19/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$734

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Tue 21/1016:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$734

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Dunedin. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 10/1018:55MEL - DUD

1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 15/1018:45DUD - MEL

1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$708

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Sun 19/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$681

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$698

Thu 16/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$704

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$643

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Sun 19/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$649

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$661

Fri 17/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Tue 21/1016:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$734

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05DUD - MEL

1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$651

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mJetstar

Tue 21/1016:45DUD - MEL

2 stops16h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$725

Sat 18/1023:55MEL - DUD

2 stops8h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1011:50DUD - MEL

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$747

Tue 28/1023:55MEL - DUD

1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1119:05DUD - MEL

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$761

One-way flights from Melbourne to Dunedin
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Dunedin. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Wed 19/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$364

Fri 14/1120:35MEL - DUD

1 stop17h 10mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$397

Sat 1/1123:55MEL - DUD

1 stop16h 40mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$404

Sat 1/1112:10MEL - DUD

2 stops20h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$451

Sat 1/1119:00MEL - DUD

3 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$606

Fri 14/1116:15MEL - DUD

3 stops21h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$944

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MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

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Fri 17/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Mon 20/10

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$643

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Mon 20/10

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$649

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 21/10

06:05-11:05

1 stop7h 00m

$651

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 21/10

06:05-11:05

1 stop7h 00m

$661

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sat 22/11

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

$670

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sun 19/10

11:50-17:45

1 stop7h 55m

$681

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sun 23/11

19:10-22:50

1 stop29h 40m

$691

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sat 22/11

15:15-22:50

1 stop9h 35m

$699

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 21/10

06:05-11:05

1 stop7h 00m

$704

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 21/10

16:45-07:40

2 stops16h 55m

$725

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Dunedin from Melbourne?
Located just 24.0 km from the city centre, Dunedin is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Dunedin from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Dunedin (DUD) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dunedin?
A quick flight from Melbourne to Dunedin can take about 9h 20m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $643. The distance between Melbourne and Dunedin is about 2280 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Dunedin round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Dunedin round-trip from $467. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $562, and Air New Zealand, from $568. Qantas Airways is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Dunedin?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Dunedin.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Dunedin?
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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$467	Average$812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$562	Average$665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$614	Average$960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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