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How to get fromDunedin to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Dunedin

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane DUD - MEL
    8h 29m
    $426–772

  2. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane IVC - MEL
    11h 31m
    $241–845

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ZQN - MEL
    10h 12m
    $325–800

  4. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane CHC - MEL
    12h 57m
    $292–664

Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Melbourne Airport (MEL).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,313.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 5 times a day.

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