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

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $629.

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 40m.

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

Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 35m.

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 3h 50m. 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 $277. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $315, and Air New Zealand, from $544. Jetstar is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dunedin ranges from 60.0 - 80.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Dunedin when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dunedin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 14.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin?

When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DUD?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin (average of $591). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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

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.

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Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

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

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

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Viren,June 2026

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

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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

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 3h 50m. 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 $277. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $315, and Air New Zealand, from $544. Jetstar is priced at 66% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin (average of $591). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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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Jetstar	Cheapest$277	Average$679	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$315	Average$855	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$544	Average$847	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Dunedin on Cheapflights.

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

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $629.

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Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 35m.

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Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 40m.

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