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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $287

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
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 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$689

One-way from

$287

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$765
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 20m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 55m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($266 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 22 March 2025.

Mon 5/517:50DUD - MEL
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/523:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$732
Mon 5/517:50DUD - MEL
1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/518:25MEL - DUD
2 stops13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$793
Tue 1/411:50DUD - MEL
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Sun 6/418:45MEL - DUD
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Deal found 21/3$1,023
Tue 1/409:25DUD - MEL
2 stops15h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 6/418:40MEL - DUD
2 stops17h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,588

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DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 9/5

06:05-10:05

1 stop6h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$689

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Fri 9/5

10:15-20:35

2 stops12h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

18:55-08:50

1 stop11h 55m

$753

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 1/4

11:50-17:45

1 stop7h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

18:45-11:15

1 stop14h 30m

$1,023

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Tue 1/4

09:25-23:00

2 stops15h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

18:40-14:35

2 stops17h 55m

$1,588

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 7/6

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

$287

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 10/5

12:20-20:35

1 stop10h 15m

$317

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/3

Best time to book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 22 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 22 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dunedin to Melbourne. 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 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 3 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($753), Jetstar ($1,023), and Qantas Airways ($1,588) offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. Air New Zealand is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 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?

    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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Fly from Dunedin to Melbourne on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Dunedin to Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 March 2025.
Air New Zealand flights from Dunedin to Melbourne
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Top 3 airlines flying from Dunedin to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dunedin to Melbourne. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$636Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$681Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$694Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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