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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,763

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Dubai Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 3,103

One-way from

AED 1,759

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 4,557
21/1-23/2
  • 21/1-23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 901 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 237 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Mon 7/920:20MEL - DXB
1 stop30h 00mSichuan Airlines
Wed 7/1022:20DXB - MEL
1 stop34h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/1AED 3,103
Thu 24/920:20MEL - DXB
1 stop30h 00mSichuan Airlines
Thu 8/1022:20DXB - MEL
1 stop34h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/1AED 3,110
Thu 23/421:30MEL - DXB
1 stop27h 25mChina Eastern
Thu 7/520:30DXB - MEL
2 stops30h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1AED 3,118
Sat 25/407:00MEL - DXB
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/523:15DXB - MEL
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1AED 3,125
Sun 1/201:25MEL - DXB
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/204:00DXB - MEL
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1AED 3,129
Fri 22/513:00MEL - DXB
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/500:15DXB - MEL
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1AED 3,143
Sun 22/221:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sun 1/322:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/1AED 3,147
Thu 23/413:00MEL - DXB
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/500:15DXB - MEL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1AED 3,154
Fri 22/511:00MEL - DXB
1 stop37h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 29/523:00DXB - MEL
2 stops53h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/1AED 3,162
Fri 13/214:00MEL - DXB
1 stop34h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 18/222:45DXB - MEL
1 stop32h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1AED 3,169
Sat 21/313:30MEL - DXB
1 stop18h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Mon 13/405:15DXB - MEL
1 stop18h 15mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 5/1AED 3,184
Sat 31/121:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Thu 5/222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/1AED 3,188

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 6 January 2026.
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Dubai

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Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

22:30-14:30

1 stop33h 00m

AED 3,188

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

22:30-14:30

1 stop33h 00m

AED 3,188

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

01:25-20:30

1 stop26h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/2

20:50-08:30

3 stops28h 40m

AED 3,243

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

12:00-19:15

2 stops38h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 17/4

23:00-10:00

2 stops53h 00m

AED 3,305

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

01:30-22:00

3 stops27h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

18:20-05:00

3 stops27h 40m

AED 3,412

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 25/4

20:55-18:55

2 stops52h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/5

20:30-14:10

2 stops35h 40m

AED 3,423

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 19/2

06:00-19:15

2 stops44h 15m

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/2

18:55-23:15

2 stops45h 20m

AED 3,889

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:20-18:25

1 stop39h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/3

21:25-04:10

2 stops23h 45m

AED 3,933

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 25/6

21:30-18:55

1 stop27h 25m

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/7

20:30-09:00

2 stops30h 30m

AED 4,102

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

23:55-07:00

Nonstop14h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/2

02:55-23:20

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 4,219

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Dubai is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai (average of AED 1,733). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 January 2026.

When flying from Melbourne to Dubai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 January 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Dubai delayed?

About 5% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Dubai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Dubai flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 6 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Dubai, such as Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,461 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,461 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Dubai Intl (DXB) if they book a flight to Dubai from Melbourne. On average, Dubai Intl has 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Dubai Intl is conveniently located just 10.9 km from Dubai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dubai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Dubai in 29h 50m. Fly via Sichuan Airlines or China Eastern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11637 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Dubai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Dubai return from AED 4,008. Emirates is priced at 3% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Dubai?

    Consider Qantas Airways (73%), Emirates (73%) or Condor (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Dubai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dubai?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne to Dubai is generally AED 5,083, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is AED 4,773. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Dubai Intl), you can expect to pay AED 2,501 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai (average of AED 1,733). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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EmiratesCheapestAED 4,008AverageAED 5,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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