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August 3 - August 11
MEL - Dunedin
$529
$448
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August 18 - August 22
MEL - Dunedin
$549
$449
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November 8 - November 21
MEL - Dunedin
$468
$450
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November 14 - November 28
MEL - Dunedin
$465
$451
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November 15 - November 28
MEL - Dunedin
$464
$451
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July 23 - July 27
MEL - Dunedin
$536
$453
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July 23 - July 30
MEL - Dunedin
$523
$453
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July 21 - July 30
MEL - Dunedin
$515
$459
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September 1 - September 8
MEL - Dunedin
$609
$460
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August 3 - August 16
MEL - Dunedin
$503
$467
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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin
How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Dunedin
Regular price: $432 - $793
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin are currently within the regular range.
Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin typically range from $432 to $793. The current lowest deal is $448 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 3-Aug 11.
now $448
Low $432
High $793
The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin is November, with a median price of 322 USD. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of 515 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
November
Flights from $322
May
Flights from $515
Direct flights from Melbourne to Dunedin
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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Dunedin
Fri, Jun 19
MEL - Dunedin
Melbourne (MEL) - Dunedin (DUD)
Jetstar
$600
$571
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
MEL - Dunedin
Melbourne (MEL) - Dunedin (DUD)
Jetstar
$614
$671
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
MEL - Dunedin
Melbourne (MEL) - Dunedin (DUD)
Jetstar
$600
$541
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
MEL - Dunedin
Melbourne (MEL) - Dunedin (DUD)
Jetstar
$614
$595
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
MEL - Dunedin
Melbourne (MEL) - Dunedin (DUD)
Jetstar
$603
$507
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
MEL - Dunedin
Melbourne (MEL) - Dunedin (DUD)
Jetstar
$601
$531
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin
Dec 2 - Dec 10
$696 → $485
30%
Dec 1 - Dec 15
$707 → $499
29%
Sep 1 - Sep 8
$609 → $460
24%
Sep 9 - Sep 13
$625 → $489
22%
Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin
Melbourne - Dunedin route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares from Melbourne to Dunedin are near the typical level of $448.
📅 Best time to fly
November is historically cheapest at $322
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin, with a median price of $322.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 13h 50m
Connecting flights from Melbourne to Dunedin typically average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
This route is dominated by connecting flights, with a median of 1 stopover.
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Jetstar offers connecting flights
Jetstar has historically offered connecting flights for this route.
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Deals appear regularly
Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, about 0.33 deals per day.
Melbourne main airports to depart from
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin.
📍 ~20 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$448
Avalon (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to Dunedin.
📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$474
Dunedin main airports to arrive at
Dunedin (DUD)
Dunedin Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Dunedin, offering direct access to the city.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$448
Airports nearby Dunedin used as alternative
Queenstown (ZQN)
Queenstown is a useful alternative arrival airport with significant domestic and trans-Tasman international capacity.
📍 ~150 km from Dunedin (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$344
Christchurch International (CHC)
Christchurch International is a primary international gateway for the South Island with an extensive route network.
📍 ~300 km from Dunedin (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$325
Invercargill (IVC)
Invercargill is a relatively close option for travelers in the southern part of the Otago/Southland region.
📍 ~180 km from Dunedin (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$526
Timaru (TIU)
Timaru is geographically closer than Christchurch for travelers heading north, with a small regional terminal.
📍 ~120 km from Dunedin (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$578
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From MEL
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Jul 10
Dunedin, New Zealand
82% AI deal score
$1,916
$1,161
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From MEL
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Jul 25
Dunedin, New Zealand
74% AI deal score
$1,866
$1,324
Save $542
From MEL
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Jul 30
Dunedin, New Zealand
73% AI deal score
$1,911
$1,325
Save $586
From MEL
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Jun 18
Dunedin, New Zealand
72% AI deal score
$1,990
$1,683
Save $307