Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,418

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Dubai Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,710

One-way from

AED 1,418

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 3,852
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 25/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
4/2
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 1,223 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 319 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 25 November 2025.

Sat 29/1121:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Sat 6/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 2,710
Wed 3/1221:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Mon 15/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 2,894
Sat 29/1121:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Wed 1/422:20DXB - MEL
1 stop34h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/11AED 2,971
Tue 2/1222:30MEL - DXB
2 stops51h 45mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1218:55DXB - MEL
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11AED 2,978
Tue 2/1221:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1220:45DXB - MEL
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11AED 2,986
Fri 5/1212:00MEL - DXB
1 stop36h 05mChina Eastern
Tue 23/1218:55DXB - MEL
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 23/11AED 2,989
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - DXB
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11AED 3,008
Sat 29/1121:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Thu 2/422:20DXB - MEL
1 stop34h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 25/11AED 3,030
Sat 29/1121:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1220:45DXB - MEL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11AED 3,078

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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 25 November 2025.
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Melbourne

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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:30-17:05

1 stop25h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

21:05-14:05

1 stop34h 00m

AED 2,887

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

00:35-18:00

1 stop24h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 1/5

19:45-11:00

1 stop33h 15m

AED 3,448

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

00:45-22:05

1 stop28h 20m

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/3

23:35-16:10

2 stops33h 35m

AED 4,679

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

06:15-13:10

Nonstop13h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/4

10:05-05:30

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 4,877

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

16:55-04:10

1 stop18h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/3

10:00-06:25

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 4,884

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 16/12

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

22:30-14:30

1 stop33h 00m

AED 4,943

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

12:05-04:10

1 stop23h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/2

21:50-18:15

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 4,987

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

22:30-05:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Dubai Intl

Mon 13/4

21:15-16:40

Nonstop13h 25m

AED 4,991

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

13:00-19:15

2 stops37h 15m

AED 1,642

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 13/1

22:30-19:15

2 stops51h 45m

AED 1,678

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai

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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 21 November 2025.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of AED 2,049). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,276). 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 25 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport to Dubai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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 25 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and China Southern 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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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?

    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 7 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have 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 24h 25m. Fly via China Eastern, Singapore Airlines, or Cathay Pacific 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Southern (AED 2,342), and Emirates (AED 4,008) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Dubai. Users have found that China Southern is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Qantas Airways(87%), Emirates(87%) or Condor(85%), 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Dubai (average of AED 2,049). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,276). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Dubai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapestAED 2,342AverageAED 5,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 4,008AverageAED 5,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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