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$317 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 6/11. 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

Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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16:45 - 00:30DUD-MEL
9h 45m1 stop
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20:35 - 15:45MEL-DUD
17h 10m1 stop
$670Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
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19:10 - 08:20DUD-MEL
15h 10m1 stop
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18:50 - 16:20MEL-DUD
19h 30m1 stop
$846Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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15:15 - 17:15DUD-MEL
28h 00m1 stop
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18:50 - 10:20MEL-DUD
13h 30m2 stops
$894Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sun, 7 Dec
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19:05 - 10:55DUD-MEL
17h 50m2 stops
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18:50 - 16:20MEL-DUD
19h 30m1 stop
$926Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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16:45 - 07:35DUD-MEL
16h 50m2 stops
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20:50 - 15:45MEL-DUD
16h 55m2 stops
$978Jetstar
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Wed, 7 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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11:20 - 07:55DUD-MEL
22h 35m1 stop
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18:50 - 08:45MEL-DUD
11h 55m1 stop
$1,006Air New Zealand
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Wed, 7 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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11:20 - 07:55DUD-MEL
22h 35m1 stop
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16:50 - 08:45MEL-DUD
13h 55m1 stop
$1,010Air New Zealand
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Wed, 7 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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11:20 - 07:55DUD-MEL
22h 35m1 stop
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16:50 - 08:45MEL-DUD
13h 55m1 stop
$1,011Air New Zealand
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Wed, 7 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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11:20 - 18:50DUD-MEL
9h 30m2 stops
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16:15 - 08:45MEL-DUD
14h 30m2 stops
$1,428Qantas Airways
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Wed, 7 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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11:20 - 23:35DUD-MEL
14h 15m2 stops
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16:15 - 08:45MEL-DUD
14h 30m2 stops
$1,435Qantas Airways
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $978 (return)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 18% price drop
October
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Cheapest return fare
$670
Overall average: $854
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/11Fri 14/11
DUD - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$317
Typical prices: $398-$452
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Thu 6/11
DUD - MEL • 1 stop
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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 $706 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,090 and $973 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 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$317
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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 $182 for a one-way ticket and $384 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 $859 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 $966 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 515 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
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Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

10.0 ExcellentCory, Oct 2025AKL - YVR
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Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

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.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

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.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

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

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.

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