Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,649

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
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

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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 13 March 2026.

Fri 8/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Fri 15/520:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/3AED 2,640
Tue 4/811:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 11/820:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/3AED 2,651
Thu 16/421:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 25/420:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/3AED 2,659
Sat 23/521:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 23/820:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop34h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/3AED 2,662
Sun 3/511:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Mon 15/620:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/3AED 2,670
Tue 5/512:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop17h 00m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 23/505:15
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop18h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 11/3AED 2,714
Fri 17/411:00
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 55m
China Eastern
Sun 26/420:30
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 9/3AED 2,732
Thu 11/610:20
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop37h 50m
China Southern
Wed 29/701:00
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop25h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 9/3AED 2,736
Sat 28/1113:30
MEL
-
DXB
1 stop18h 40m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Mon 7/1205:45
DXB
-
MEL
1 stop16h 15m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 9/3AED 2,740

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,640

One-way from

AED 1,649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,874
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (AED 832 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 233 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

07:00-02:25

2 stops25h 25m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

04:00-04:40

2 stops18h 40m

AED 4,858

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

08:00-18:00

1 stop40h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/5

21:15-05:00

2 stops25h 45m

AED 4,983

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

23:30-15:40

2 stops22h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

17:10-19:15

2 stops20h 05m

AED 5,082

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

12:05-00:40

1 stop18h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/4

21:00-08:50

1 stop29h 50m

AED 5,339
Fastest return journey

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

22:55-06:50

Nonstop13h 55m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

10:05-05:30

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 5,406

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

12:05-04:45

2 stops23h 40m

Dubai Intl

Mon 30/3

10:00-09:50

1 stop16h 50m

AED 6,592
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

21:30-19:00

1 stop27h 30m

AED 1,653

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

00:35-20:40

1 stop26h 05m

AED 1,686

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

20:20-20:20

1 stop30h 00m

AED 1,719

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

22:30-19:15

3 stops51h 45m

AED 1,946

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Dubai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of AED 2,277). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,250). 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 13 March 2026.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

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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 13 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from Melbourne Airport to Dubai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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

    Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dubai Intl from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Dubai airport from Melbourne. It is only a 10.9 km journey from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Dubai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in 18h 35m. Fly via Batik Air, Oman Air, or Emirates to get the fastest option. Melbourne Airport and Dubai are separated by a distance of 11637 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Emirates (AED 4,544), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Dubai.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai consider choosing ITA Airways(82%), Qantas Airways(82%) or Emirates(82%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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 Airport to Dubai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of AED 2,277). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,250). 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 4,544AverageAED 5,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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