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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dunedin from $440

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUD
17 gen — 24 gen1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 dicembre 2025.

gio 25/1206:15MEL - DUD
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
dom 11/116:50DUD - MEL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,026
mer 24/1220:35MEL - DUD
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
sab 10/116:45DUD - MEL
1 stop18h 35mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$1,112
mer 24/1221:10MEL - DUD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
sab 10/108:10DUD - MEL
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,121
mer 24/1220:35MEL - DUD
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
mar 6/108:10DUD - MEL
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,158
mer 24/1220:35MEL - DUD
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
mar 6/111:50DUD - MEL
1 stop13h 00mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$1,310

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 dicembre 2025.

Round-trip from

$677

One-way from

$440

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$978
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/1-6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Dunedin 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 dicembre 2025.
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Melbourne

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Dunedin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

ven 30/1

20:35-15:45

1 stop17h 10m

Dunedin

ven 6/2

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

$677

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

sab 31/1

06:10-15:45

1 stop7h 35m

Dunedin

sab 7/2

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

$686

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

sab 31/1

06:10-15:45

1 stop7h 35m

Dunedin

sab 7/2

11:20-21:30

2 stops12h 10m

$744

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

sab 23/5

09:15-18:35

1 stop7h 20m

Dunedin

mer 27/5

19:05-08:10

1 stop15h 05m

$807

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

sab 31/1

18:50-10:10

2 stops13h 20m

Dunedin

sab 7/2

16:25-10:55

2 stops20h 30m

$869

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

dom 15/2

18:55-07:40

1 stop10h 45m

$462

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

dom 15/2

06:10-07:40

3 stops23h 30m

$582

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

dom 15/2

08:00-10:10

1 stop24h 10m

$970

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Deals found on 16/12

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dunedin (average of $329). Flying from Melbourne to Dunedin in January is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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 dicembre 2025.
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
553 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
553 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
553 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
553 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
492 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
553 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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 17h 10m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $677. 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 $413. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $561, and Air New Zealand, from $566. Jetstar is priced at 50% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dunedin (average of $329). Flying from Melbourne to Dunedin in January is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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 dicembre 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$561Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$565Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$566Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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