Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dubai from $590 AVV, MEL → DXB, XNB
Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $892 with Air India, 11 Dec – 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $590 with Gulf Air, 21 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $590, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $892, 11 Dec to 13 Dec
- Usual return price
- $906 to $1,265
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $892 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Emirates
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 14 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $906 to $1,265.
Cheapest return found recently
$892
11 Dec – 13 Dec · Air India
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 1:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:45 p.m. · 41 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) · overnight connection · 8 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$2,396
11 Dec – 14 Dec · Emirates
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 11:25 p.m. · 27 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Melbourne to Dubai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$892 11 Dec – 13 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $619 to $1,229.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 24 Nov to 8 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 2-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
213 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov – 3 Dec | $904 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 13 Dec | $892 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $1,471 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $1,222 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 17 Jan 2027 | $1,307 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $1,140 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $908 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $892.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air India.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $533 to $592.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$590
21 Nov · Gulf Air
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 1:25 p.m. · 40 h 20 min trip
2 stops · via Changi International Airport (SIN), Bahrain International Airport (BAH) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again · overnight connection · 21 h connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$1,033
21 Nov · Emirates
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 10:30 p.m. · 14 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Every nonstop date from Melbourne to Dubai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$590 21 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$477 13 Novfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 35 days, 25 Sept to 10 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $345 to $609.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 13 Nov to 8 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
49 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov | $477 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov | $590 | Gulf Air | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 2 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $593 | Air India | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $477.
Premium cabin fares from Melbourne to Dubai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Dec – 13 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 21 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Melbourne to Dubai?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $2,499 | $774 | +243% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $785 | $632 | +8% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $735 | $619 | +1% | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $1,034 | $619 | +42% | 36 |
| 60–89 days | $1,117 | $908 | +53% | 47 |
| 90–179 days | $729 | $663 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 180+ days | $853 | $853 | +17% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 35 days of one-way prices, 25 Sept to 10 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Dec – 13 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Dubai?
The cheapest return found recently is $892 with Air India, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $906 to $1,265.
How much is a one-way flight from Melbourne to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $590 with Gulf Air, 21 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $477 with Air India, 13 Nov, found 8 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $533 to $592.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Dubai?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $892, 11 Dec to 13 Dec, found 2 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $477, 13 Nov, found 8 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Dubai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Dubai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $2,396 with Emirates, 11 Dec to 14 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $1,033 with Emirates, 21 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dubai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Emirates on 21 Nov, takes 14 h 10 min from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dubai Airport (DXB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Gulf Air on 21 Nov, takes 40 h 20 min with 2 stops, including a 21 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dubai?
Between 24 Nov and 8 Jan 2027, Air India has the cheapest return on all 7 departure dates we hold. Between 13 Nov and 8 Dec, Air India has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Gulf Air on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
