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Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Dunedin to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Wellington, about 6h 33m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 33m
DUDMELCHC

Dunedin to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey6h 33mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Wellington

Best ways to fly from Dunedin to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DUD Christchurch (CHC) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Thu06:15 DUD07:05 CHC2h 10m connection09:15 CHC10:48 MELAir New Zealand + Jetstar Airways
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 33m
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DUD Wellington (WLG) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Tue11:00 DUD12:00 WLG2h 30m connection14:30 WLG16:19 MELAir New Zealand + Qantas
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,285 km1,419 miles
Journey time
6h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hMelbourne vs Dunedin
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
DUD → MEL, AVV

Flights from Dunedin to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dunedin to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch and Wellington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dunedin to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,285 km.
Where do you change planes between Dunedin and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dunedin and Melbourne?
Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Dunedin and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Dunedin.

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