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Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to Dubai

November 1 - November 15

Cheapest
Best

MEL - Dubai

$973

$858

Round trip

November 11 - November 18

MEL - Dubai

$954

$905

Round trip

November 7 - November 16

MEL - Dubai

$957

$905

Round trip

November 19 - November 26

MEL - Dubai

$949

$909

Round trip

November 5 - November 12

MEL - Dubai

$954

$912

Round trip

November 5 - November 14

MEL - Dubai

$957

$920

Round trip

November 7 - November 15

MEL - Dubai

$953

$927

Round trip

November 4 - November 12

MEL - Dubai

$952

$932

Round trip

November 13 - November 22

MEL - Dubai

$951

$932

Round trip

September 9 - September 20

Earliest

MEL - Dubai

$1,053

$966

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Dubai

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Dubai typically range from $949–$1660, with a median of $1255. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.
When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to Dubai, the best time to fly is often in October, with a median fare of $806. September also offers favorable prices, with a median of $864. Additionally, March presents another good option, showing a median fare of $881.
A typical journey from Melbourne to Dubai takes approximately 32h 5m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover. Given the long-haul nature of this journey, travelers should account for this extended travel time.
The route from Melbourne to Dubai covers a substantial distance of 11,645 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This significant distance means that most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 11.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai, indicating that non-stop options are less common.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Dubai

Regular price: $861 - $1,328

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Dubai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Dubai is between $861 and $1328. The current lowest deal is $858 with Air China, for travel from Nov 1-Nov 15.

now $858

Low $861

High $1,328

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Dubai

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Dubai is October, with a median price of $806. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2031. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $806

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,031

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Dubai

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Dubai

Scoot

Melbourne (MEL) - Dubai (DXB)

Scoot

$872

$1,100

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Dubai

IndiGo

Melbourne (MEL) - Dubai (DXB)

IndiGo

$998

$1,120

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Dubai

IndiGo

Melbourne (MEL) - Dubai (DXB)

IndiGo

$994

$1,120

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Dubai

IndiGo

Melbourne (MEL) - Dubai (DXB)

IndiGo

$1,008

$1,126

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Dubai

Qatar Airways

Melbourne (MEL) - Dubai (DXB)

Qatar Airways

$1,001

$1,350

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Dubai

IndiGo

Melbourne (MEL) - Dubai (DXB)

IndiGo

$994

$1,086

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Dubai

14 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 15

$973  →  $858

12%

11 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 20

$1,053  →  $966

8%

4 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 13

$1,085  →  $1,013

7%

6 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 15

$1,074  →  $1,006

6%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Dubai

Melbourne - Dubai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Dubai are above the typical level at $858.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $806

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Dubai, with a median price of $806.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect 32h 5m of travel time

Flights from Melbourne to Dubai typically take 32 hours and 5 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 88.6% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines offers direct flights

Emirates Airlines is a direct flight option for the Melbourne to Dubai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Dubai are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport offers flights to Dubai, providing a direct option from the Melbourne area.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$858

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport serves as an alternative departure point for flights towards Dubai.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1203

Dubai main airports to arrive at

Dubai International (DXB)

Cheapest

Dubai International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Melbourne to Dubai.

📍 ~10 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$858

Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Al Maktoum International is another option for arriving in Dubai from Melbourne.

📍 ~40 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2952

Dubai Bus Station (XNB)

Dubai Bus Station offers ground transport connections upon arrival in Dubai.

📍 ~10 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

Sharjah International (SHJ)

Sharjah International is an alternative arrival airport for your trip to Dubai.

📍 ~30 km from Dubai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1022

Airports nearby Dubai used as alternative

Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Cheapest

Zayed International Airport is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and excellent highway access to Dubai.

📍 ~115 km from Dubai (reachable by car, travel time can exceed 90 minutes).

💸 Flights from ~$876

Ras Al Khaimah International (RKT)

Ras Al Khaimah International is the closest alternative airport to northern Dubai districts, offering easier navigation.

📍 ~70 km from Dubai (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1223

Al Ain International (AAN)

Al Ain International is located within the UAE, avoiding border formalities, with straightforward road access from Dubai.

📍 ~120 km from Dubai (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1563

Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah International Airport is a domestic alternative within reasonable driving distance, useful for specific regional connections.

📍 ~100 km from Dubai (reachable by car, often requires a drive through mountainous terrain).

💸 Flights from ~$1376

Muscat International (MCT)

Muscat International is a major regional hub with high-quality service, an alternative for long-haul routes.

📍 ~350 km from Dubai (reachable by car, requires an international border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$928

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$4,562

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$4,671

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dubai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Dubai is typically between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1118. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices of $1396, while booking 60+ days out resulted in average prices around $1491. This suggests that planning a few weeks in advance can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Dubai is considered to be $949 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route was $1255, while prices in the upper quartile reached $1660. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $949, it typically represents a strong value.

Historically, October, September, and March have offered the most affordable flights from Melbourne to Dubai. October typically sees a median price of $806, making it the cheapest month. September follows with a median price of $864, and March has a median price of $881. These months are generally more economical compared to the annual median price of $1255 for this route.