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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Dubbo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £380. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Dubbo.£377 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Dubbo on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £377, select.
Dubbo.£378 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Dubbo on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.
Dubbo.£378 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Fri, 15 May.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Dubbo on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £378, select.
Dubbo.£379 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Dubbo on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.
Dubbo.£379 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Dubbo on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.
Dubbo.£380 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Dubbo on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.
Dubbo.£382 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Dubbo on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £382, select.
Dubbo.£431 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 10 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Dubbo on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £431, select.
Dubbo.£454 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Dubbo on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £454, select.
Dubbo.£487 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Dubbo on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £487, select.
Dubbo.£596 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Dubbo.Inbound direct flight with Virgin Australia departs from Dubbo on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £596, select.

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Direct flights from Melbourne to Dubbo

Melbourne to Dubbo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Dubbo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Dubbo.

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Melbourne to Dubbo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£377
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineLink Airways
Average flights per week2

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Dubbo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Dubbo is £377. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne to Dubbo.
Link Airways and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Dubbo.
As of March 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Melbourne to Dubbo.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Dubbo is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Dubbo Airport on Friday, 17 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Dubbo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubbo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Dubbo is Virgin Australia .

Flying from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO): What you need to know

  • Get your travels underway at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the main airport in Melbourne. Look for flights from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) that depart from this terminal.

  • The average duration of a direct Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport flight is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Melbourne and Dubbo (where Dubbo City Regional Airport is located) share the UTC+11 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you land.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to DBO, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Reach your destination without the detour from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) can be booked from here.

  • You can get away on a direct flight from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport with Fly Corporate. This popular airline operates departures from MEL.

  • Link Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from MEL to DBO.

  • MEL is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to DBO flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.

  • The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.

About Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)

Getting from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to central Dubbo

  • Dubbo City Regional Airport is around 5 kms (3 miles) from central Dubbo. How long it takes to get to the centre by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport is £167. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £377. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to DBO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.

  • Cheap Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to DBO.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)

  • July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO). Plan your visit to Dubbo in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Dubbo is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to DBO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • July has temperatures of between 4ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Dubbo

  • Start your Dubbo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Dubbo City Regional Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Lion's Park, Dubbo Observatory and Goobang National Park are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Dubbo itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Dubbo, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 290 kms (180 miles) east to Maitland to tick off its top attractions. From Maitland Gaol to Golden Whistler Park and The Riverside Walk, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 257 kms (160 miles) northeast of Dubbo, Tamworth is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Powerhouse motorcycle museum, Australian Country Music Hall of Fame and Tamworth Regional Gallery.

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