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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dunedin from $422

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUD
17 Sep — 24 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Dunedin

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dunedin
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 18 August 2026.

Sun 6/920:15 -
1 stop15h 50m
Mon 14/915:05 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 15/8$644
Sun 6/917:30 -
2 stops18h 35m
Mon 14/915:05 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 15/8$713
Thu 10/918:55 -
1 stop21h 55m
Sun 13/915:10 -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 17/8$726
Wed 16/913:55 -
2 stops22h 10m
Wed 23/911:50 -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 17/8$769
Wed 16/918:30 -
1 stop12h 25m
Wed 23/911:50 -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 17/8$797
Fri 4/911:05 -
1 stop18h 35m
Sat 5/915:05 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 16/8$802
Mon 28/920:20 -
1 stop15h 45m
Mon 5/1016:25 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 14/8$814
Thu 1/1017:55 -
1 stop12h 00m
Thu 8/1016:05 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 16/8$821
Sat 7/1108:00 -
1 stop24h 05m
Sat 14/1109:30 -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 17/8$849

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Dunedin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Dunedin (DUD). 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 18 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$644

One-way from

$422

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$970
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

18:55-18:50

1 stop21h 55m

Dunedin

Sun 13/9

15:10-21:35

1 stop8h 25m

$726

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

20:20-15:05

1 stop15h 45m

Dunedin

Mon 5/10

16:25-08:10

1 stop17h 45m

$814

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

17:55-14:25

1 stop17h 30m

Dunedin

Thu 8/10

06:40-17:45

2 stops13h 05m

$868
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Mon 5/10

19:05-08:10

2 stops15h 05m

$875

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

19:10-10:20

1 stop13h 10m

Dunedin

Sat 14/11

11:20-21:30

2 stops12h 10m

$923

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

15:00-08:50

1 stop15h 50m

Dunedin

Wed 30/9

11:20-07:05

1 stop22h 45m

$1,055
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

18:45-11:15

1 stop14h 30m

$422
Fastest single journey

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 22/1

09:10-18:35

1 stop7h 25m

$436

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

18:30-10:10

2 stops13h 40m

$498

MelbourneDunedin

MEL Melbourne - DUD Dunedin

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

20:50-20:40

3 stops21h 50m

$682

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Dunedin?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dunedin (average of $671). Flying from Melbourne to Dunedin in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,067). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dunedin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dunedin. 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 Dunedin. Reviews last updated 18 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Dunedin, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andJetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
568 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Dunedin. 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 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 21h 55m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $726. 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 $251. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $311, and Air New Zealand, from $537. Jetstar is priced at 69% 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?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Dunedin?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dunedin (average of $671). Flying from Melbourne to Dunedin in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,067). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dunedin

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Dunedin. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$251Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$311Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$537Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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