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$270 Find Cheap Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne departing on 14/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne (DUD-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dunedin to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dunedin to Melbourne

Mon, 6 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
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18:45 - 08:05DUD-MEL
15h 20m1 stop
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18:25 - 09:45MEL-DUD
13h 20m1 stop
$639Air New Zealand
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Tue, 9 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
10:15 - 17:25DUD-MEL
9h 10m1 stop
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18:25 - 18:15MEL-DUD
21h 50m1 stop
$656Air New Zealand
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Mon, 6 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:55 - 08:05DUD-MEL
17h 10m1 stop
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08:35 - 20:40MEL-DUD
10h 05m2 stops
$665Air New Zealand
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Sat, 8 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
16:25 - 07:55DUD-MEL
17h 30m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
16:50 - 10:10MEL-DUD
15h 20m2 stops
$670Air New Zealand
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Tue, 9 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
10:45 - 20:35DUD-MEL
11h 50m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 07:40MEL-DUD
11h 15m1 stop
$672Air New Zealand
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Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
09:30 - 22:45DUD-MEL
16h 15m1 stop
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13:55 - 08:50MEL-DUD
16h 55m1 stop
$678Qantas Airways
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Sat, 4 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
09:25 - 07:20DUD-MEL
24h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
13:55 - 08:50MEL-DUD
16h 55m1 stop
$696Qantas Airways
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Mon, 6 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:55 - 08:10DUD-MEL
17h 15m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 20:40MEL-DUD
10h 05m2 stops
$697Air New Zealand
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Fri, 3 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct
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09:30 - 22:45DUD-MEL
16h 15m1 stop
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08:35 - 20:40MEL-DUD
10h 05m2 stops
Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
09:30 - 22:45DUD-MEL
15h 15m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
13:55 - 08:45MEL-DUD
16h 50m1 stop
$995Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dunedin to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dunedin to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost $697 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,065 and $1,041 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$270
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dunedin to Melbourne

When to book flights from Dunedin to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dunedin to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Dunedin to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport was $157 for a one-way ticket and $372 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    Dunedin airport is called Dunedin and the only airport in Melbourne is Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dunedin and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dunedin to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $865 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $954 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dunedin to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Dunedin is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Dunedin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dunedin to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Dunedin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Dunedin to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dunedin to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dunedin to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 504 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jul 2025AKL - SFO
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Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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