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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $605

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$605

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$602
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($167 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

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 11 July 2025.

Thu 4/911:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Sat 13/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$605
Mon 25/810:15DUD - MEL
2 stops12h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/918:25MEL - DUD
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$684
Thu 4/913:35DUD - MEL
2 stops11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/923:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$690
Wed 27/809:25DUD - MEL
1 stop15h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 31/818:30MEL - DUD
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$824

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

Fly from

Dunedin

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 4/9

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$605

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Mon 25/8

10:15-20:35

2 stops12h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

18:25-07:40

1 stop11h 15m

$684

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Thu 4/9

13:35-22:45

2 stops11h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$690

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 27/8

09:25-22:45

1 stop15h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

18:30-18:50

1 stop22h 20m

$824

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Deals found on 9/7

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

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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 28 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dunedin to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

When flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

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

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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.

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

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($605), Air New Zealand ($684), and Qantas Airways ($824) offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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?

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  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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