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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin from $317

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
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$589

One-way from

$317

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,555
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Dunedin
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 15 August 2025.

Wed 10/918:20MEL - DUD
1 stop18h 25mJetstar
Wed 17/911:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$589
Mon 1/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Wed 3/911:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$618
Fri 12/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Mon 15/911:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$661
Fri 10/1021:15MEL - DUD
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1018:45DUD - MEL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$675
Mon 1/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/914:30DUD - MEL
2 stops10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$684
Sat 15/1123:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Mon 15/1211:50DUD - MEL
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$685
Wed 10/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/913:35DUD - MEL
2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$708
Fri 12/918:55MEL - DUD
2 stops12h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/918:45DUD - MEL
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/8$725
Mon 29/917:55MEL - DUD
1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/1018:45DUD - MEL
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/8$736
Sat 15/1116:50MEL - DUD
2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1219:35DUD - MEL
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/8$742
Fri 10/1008:35MEL - DUD
2 stops10h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 15/1010:15DUD - MEL
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/8$756

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin that are best for you.

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MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

18:20-14:45

1 stop18h 25m

Dunedin

Wed 17/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$589

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 3/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$618

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Mon 15/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$661

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

21:15-15:45

1 stop16h 30m

Dunedin

Wed 15/10

18:45-08:05

1 stop15h 20m

$675

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 3/9

14:30-22:45

2 stops10h 15m

$684

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 17/9

13:35-22:45

2 stops11h 10m

$708

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

18:55-09:45

2 stops12h 50m

Dunedin

Mon 15/9

18:45-10:50

2 stops18h 05m

$725

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

17:55-08:50

1 stop11h 55m

Dunedin

Mon 6/10

18:45-08:05

1 stop15h 20m

$736

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

08:35-20:40

2 stops10h 05m

Dunedin

Wed 15/10

10:15-08:05

1 stop23h 50m

$756

MelbourneDunedin

MEL - DUD

MELDUD

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$317

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $816.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 37m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 11m.

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 15 August 2025.
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
504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
463 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

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.

  • 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 $476. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jetstar, from $573, and Air New Zealand, from $580. Qantas Airways is priced at 46% 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.

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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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$476Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$573Average$689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$580Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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