Find Cheap Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne (DUD - MEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dunedin to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$463	Jetstar 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dunedin to Melbourne is currently $463
Cheapest one-way flight	$197	Jetstar 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 30	The cheapest one-way flight from Dunedin to Melbourne is currently $197
Last-minute weekend getaway	$538	Jetstar 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dunedin to Melbourne is currently $538
Cheapest business class flights	$1,024	Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 9 hr Sun, Jun 28 — Sat, Jul 4	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dunedin to Melbourne is currently $1,024

Fastest flight	7 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Dunedin to Melbourne takes 7 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $410–630
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $610–940

Popular airlines from Dunedin to Melbourne

Air New Zealand

from $568

Typical price: $510–830

104 weekly connecting flights

DUD - MEL Every day
Jetstar

from $463

Typical price: $470–830

42 weekly connecting flights

DUD - AVV, MEL Every day

Popular airports near Dunedin

Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 29 min 14 mi
Invercargill Airport (IVC)

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 38 min 111 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 114 mi
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown New Zealand 3 hr 33 min 104 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dunedin to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Dunedin to Melbourne are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $410 to $630.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dunedin to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $463. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $197.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Melbourne is $568, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Dunedin to Melbourne is $463, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dunedin to Melbourne starts at $463 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $197 and departs on Sat, May 30.

7 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Dunedin to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dunedin to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 104 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Another popular airline flying from Dunedin to Melbourne is:

Jetstar offers 42 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dunedin and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dunedin to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $463. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $197.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Dunedin to Melbourne is $568, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 12.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Dunedin to Melbourne is $463, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

No airline flies direct from Dunedin to Melbourne.

There are 104 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Dunedin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Jetstar connecting flights from Dunedin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dunedin and Melbourne at price $538 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Dunedin to Melbourne.

There are 104 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Dunedin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Jetstar connecting flights from Dunedin to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Dunedin to Melbourne.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dunedin and Melbourne start at $1,024 from Sun, Jun 28 to Sat, Jul 4 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dunedin and Melbourne start at $463 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Dunedin to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dunedin and Melbourne starts at $538 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dunedin and Melbourne at price $538 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.