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Flights from Melbourne to Dunedin
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Dunedin. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Wellington, about 6h 33m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 33m
Melbourne to Dunedin at a glance
Fastest journey6h 33mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Wellington
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Dunedin
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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MEL Christchurch (CHC) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon12:15 MEL17:24 CHC2h 21m connection19:45 CHC20:48 DUDJetstar Airways + Air New Zealand
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MEL Wellington (WLG) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sat19:00 MEL00:16 WLG8h 44m connection09:00 WLG10:16 DUDAir New Zealand
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
- +2hDunedin vs Melbourne
- Currency in Dunedin
- NZD
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → DUD
Flights from Melbourne to Dunedin: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Dunedin?
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 Melbourne to Dunedin?
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 Melbourne and Dunedin?
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 Melbourne and Dunedin?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Dunedin?
Dunedin is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
