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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,627

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — DXB
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
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 Sunday

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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 14 December 2025.

Mon 22/1221:15MEL - DXB
1 stop20h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 26/1213:00DXB - MEL
1 stop24h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 4,147
Mon 22/1221:15MEL - DXB
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1223:15DXB - MEL
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 4,304
Tue 23/1221:40MEL - DXB
1 stop29h 50mSichuan Airlines
Tue 30/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 4,371
Wed 17/1207:45MEL - DXB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1220:45DXB - MEL
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 4,374
Tue 23/1216:00MEL - DXB
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1220:50DXB - MEL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 4,411
Sat 13/1217:10MEL - DXB
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12AED 4,415
Mon 15/1221:15MEL - DXB
1 stop20h 40mHainan Airlines
Fri 19/1213:00DXB - MEL
1 stop24h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 4,433
Mon 22/1221:15MEL - DXB
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 4,481
Tue 30/1217:55MEL - DXB
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/118:00DXB - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 4,495
Wed 24/1216:25AVV - DXB
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1201:55DXB - AVV
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 7,044
Mon 22/1216:25AVV - DXB
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1220:20DXB - AVV
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12AED 7,687
Tue 16/1216:25AVV - DXB
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/101:55DXB - AVV
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12AED 7,900

Find 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 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 2,894

One-way from

AED 1,627

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 5,094
18/2-24/2
  • 18/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
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Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 1,109 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 316 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 December 2025.
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Price

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:10-04:05

2 stops21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/2

23:10-04:55

3 stops22h 45m

AED 3,012

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/2

22:30-14:30

1 stop33h 00m

AED 3,052

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/2

22:30-14:30

1 stop33h 00m

AED 3,052

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/1

04:00-05:40

2 stops42h 40m

AED 3,467

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Tue 7/4

01:25-18:10

1 stop22h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

22:20-14:20

1 stop34h 00m

AED 3,471

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sun 11/1

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

22:30-14:30

1 stop33h 00m

AED 3,563

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 10/1

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 31/1

20:50-05:00

2 stops25h 10m

AED 3,618

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 27/1

20:55-17:05

2 stops51h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/2

18:55-23:15

2 stops45h 20m

AED 3,992

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 11/1

20:55-17:05

2 stops51h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/1

21:05-23:15

2 stops43h 10m

AED 4,988

MelbourneDubai

AVV - DXB

AVVDXB

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/3

20:55-13:20

1 stop23h 25m

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/3

10:15-09:45

1 stop16h 30m

AED 6,049

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 12 December 2025.

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 1,734). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,261). 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 14 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne 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.

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 14 December 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to DXB are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 14 December 2025.
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
3,438 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,438 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,438 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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?

    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 to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11637 km.

  • 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 4,009. 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 (78%), Emirates (78%) or ITA Airways (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Dubai.

  • 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 1,734). Flying from Melbourne to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,261). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to Dubai

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EmiratesCheapestAED 4,009AverageAED 5,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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