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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $365

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dunedin to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dunedin to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2026.

Tue 17/319:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop14h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 22/318:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop10h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$557
Tue 4/819:05
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop24h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/818:30
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/1$674
Fri 6/319:35
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/323:55
MEL
-
DUD
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$676
Thu 5/216:45
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop9h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 11/220:50
MEL
-
DUD
2 stops16h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/1$723
Fri 6/316:50
DUD
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Fri 13/318:50
MEL
-
DUD
2 stops13h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$772

Find flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$557

One-way from

$365

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$916
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 35m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dunedin to Melbourne 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 21 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Dunedin

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Melbourne

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DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 17/3

19:05-07:55

1 stop14h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

18:55-07:40

1 stop10h 45m

$557

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 6/3

19:35-17:15

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$676

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 5/2

16:45-23:50

1 stop9h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

20:50-15:45

2 stops16h 55m

$723

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 6/3

16:50-07:55

1 stop17h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

18:50-10:20

2 stops13h 30m

$772

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sun 8/2

19:05-10:55

2 stops17h 50m

$429

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Deals found on 19/1

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dunedin to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $422). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Dunedin, you will be flying from 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 Dunedin to Melbourne per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in about 9h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2280 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dunedin to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dunedin to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne 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 Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $422). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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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