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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin from $344

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DUD
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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 12 February 2026.

Tue 24/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 28/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/2$556
Fri 13/318:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop13h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 22/308:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$587
Mon 20/718:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop11h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/819:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop15h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$589
Tue 28/718:10
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop11h 30m
Air New Zealand
Fri 7/819:35
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop17h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$597
Mon 23/220:35
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop17h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 26/216:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2$655
Thu 12/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 19/316:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/2$669
Fri 13/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/308:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$670
Fri 13/318:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/319:10
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$679

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Dunedin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$556

One-way from

$344

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$732
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sat 28/3

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

$556

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

18:55-10:20

1 stop13h 25m

Dunedin

Sun 22/3

08:10-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$587

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

18:10-07:40

1 stop11h 30m

Dunedin

Mon 3/8

19:05-08:05

1 stop15h 00m

$589

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

18:10-07:40

1 stop11h 30m

Dunedin

Fri 7/8

19:35-10:55

1 stop17h 20m

$597

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

20:35-15:45

1 stop17h 10m

Dunedin

Thu 26/2

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

$655

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Sun 22/3

08:10-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$670

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

18:55-13:50

1 stop16h 55m

Dunedin

Fri 20/3

19:10-15:35

1 stop22h 25m

$679

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

11:05-11:15

2 stops22h 10m

$423

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

23:55-13:50

3 stops11h 55m

$562

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Deals found on 10/2

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin (average of $306). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin in February is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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 12 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
519 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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?

    If you book a flight to Dunedin from Melbourne, you will be flying to Dunedin, which is the city’s only airport. Dunedin (DUD) is located 24.0 km from the centre of Dunedin. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Dunedin per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin in about 9h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 05m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Dunedin is about 2280 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin round-trip from $384. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $522, and Air New Zealand, from $526. 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 Airport to Dunedin?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin (average of $306). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin in February is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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 12 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$384Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$522Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$526Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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