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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dunedin from $740

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MEL — DUD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Thu 25/1206:15MEL - DUD
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/111:50DUD - MEL
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,101
Wed 24/1209:55MEL - DUD
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:50DUD - MEL
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,152
Wed 17/1220:35MEL - DUD
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/108:10DUD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,292
Wed 24/1218:50MEL - DUD
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:50DUD - MEL
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,314
Fri 26/1218:50MEL - DUD
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/108:10DUD - MEL
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,535

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$740

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Average price

$941
Jetstar
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  • 10/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 17/3

11:50-22:50

1 stop13h 00m

$740

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sun 25/1

15:10-08:20

1 stop19h 10m

$779

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

06:15-15:45

1 stop7h 30m

Dunedin

Sun 11/1

11:50-08:20

1 stop22h 30m

$1,101

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

18:50-15:45

1 stop18h 55m

Dunedin

Tue 6/1

11:50-08:20

1 stop22h 30m

$1,314

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

18:50-15:45

1 stop18h 55m

Dunedin

Sun 4/1

08:10-11:00

1 stop28h 50m

$1,535

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

06:00-15:45

1 stop7h 45m

$898

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

07:15-15:45

1 stop6h 30m

$966

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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 $348). Flying from Melbourne to Dunedin in February is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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 5 December 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
544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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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 $740. 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 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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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 $348). Flying from Melbourne to Dunedin in February is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$561Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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