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Cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport from $299

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUD — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$627

One-way from

$314

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$607
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Dunedin to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Wed 2/406:05DUD - MEL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/423:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$627
Wed 2/409:25DUD - MEL
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 9/418:55MEL - DUD
2 stops12h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$679

Find flights from Dunedin to Melbourne within your budget

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Fly from

Dunedin

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 14/5

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$579

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 2/4

06:05-11:05

1 stop7h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$627

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Wed 2/4

09:25-20:35

1 stop13h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

18:55-09:45

2 stops12h 50m

$679

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 10/5

13:35-20:35

2 stops9h 00m

$299

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 10/5

13:35-17:35

1 stop6h 00m

$314

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/2

Best time to book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dunedin to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 53 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 21 February 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.

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 21 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
460 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 0 different airlines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($679), offers the cheapest pricing from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport. This flight start at 10% 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?

    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, 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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