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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$443	Jetstar 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Dunedin is currently $443
Cheapest one-way flight	$258	Jetstar 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Dunedin is currently $258
Last-minute weekend getaway	$681	Jetstar 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Dunedin is currently $681
Cheapest business class flights	$1,233	Air New Zealand 2 stops 18 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Dunedin is currently $1,233

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

When is the cheapest time to fly?

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

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $425–600
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $600–1,150

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Dunedin

Air New Zealand

from $583

Typical price: $570–870

75 weekly connecting flights

MEL - DUD Every day
Jetstar

from $443

Typical price: $480–880

45 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - DUD Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Dunedin

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dunedin are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $425 to $600.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Dunedin recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $443. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $258.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Dunedin is $583, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Dunedin is $443, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 29.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Dunedin starts at $443 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jun 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $258 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

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

Many travelers visit in summer (Dec–Feb), when the weather's warm with regular rainfall. The Whare Flat Folk Festival (Jan) is an intimate music festival staged just outside the city. The Dunedin Chocolate Carnival (Jul) includes tours, tastings and other themed events in the center. Puaka Matariki (Jul) is a traditional Maori festival welcoming the New Year. The touring New Zealand International Film Festival includes screenings in Dunedin (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin.
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 Melbourne to Dunedin 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 Melbourne to Dunedin.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 75 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dunedin Airport (DUD) .

Another popular airline flying from Melbourne to Dunedin is:

Jetstar offers 45 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dunedin Airport (DUD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Dunedin recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $443. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $258.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Dunedin is $583, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Dunedin is $443, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 29.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Dunedin.

There are 75 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Dunedin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Jetstar connecting flights from Melbourne to Dunedin 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 Melbourne and Dunedin at price $681 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Dunedin.

There are 75 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Dunedin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 45 Jetstar connecting flights from Melbourne to Dunedin 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 Melbourne to Dunedin.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin, 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 Melbourne and Dunedin start at $1,233 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Dunedin start at $443 from Sat, Jun 20 to Mon, Jun 29.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Dunedin, 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 Melbourne and Dunedin starts at $681 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Dunedin at price $681 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Dunedin, 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.