United Arab Emirates to Australia Β· 7,236 miles (11,645 km)

Dubai (DXB) to Melbourne (MEL) flights

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45,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with JAL Mileage Bank

An economy award from Dubai (DXB) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 45,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $85.40. One airline flies nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Melbourne (MEL): Emirates. The two airports are 7,236 miles (11,645 km) apart. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Colombo, Adelaide and Male and more.

How many miles DXB to MEL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates45,000$85.40–245
Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates50,000$90.40–875
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates53,100$60.40–845
Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates60,000$63.40–73

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from DXB to MEL

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Book DXB to MEL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DXB to MEL with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Colombo (CMB)SriLankan Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Adelaide (ADL)Emirates, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
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  • Via Male (MLE)Emirates and flydubai, then Maldivian
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  • Via Perth (PER)Emirates, then Jetstar, Qantas and 2 more
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  • Via Jakarta (CGK)Emirates, then Garuda Indonesia and Qantas
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  • Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Batik Air Malaysia the whole way
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  • Via Denpasar (DPS)Emirates, then Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more
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  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Phuket (HKT)Emirates, then Jetstar
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  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Emirates, then Jetstar, Thai Airways International and 1 more
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  • Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Emirates, then Jetstar, Vietnam Airlines and 1 more
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    Vietnam Airlines logo
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  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
  • Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
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  • Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Sydney (SYD)Emirates, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
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DXB to MEL: common questions

How many miles does DXB to MEL cost?

In economy it starts at 45,000 miles one way with JAL Mileage Bank on Emirates, plus taxes and fees from $85.40. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (50,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (53,100) and Air Canada Aeroplan (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DXB to MEL?

Emirates flies nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Melbourne (MEL).

How far is Dubai from Melbourne by plane?

Dubai (DXB) and Melbourne (MEL) are 7,236 miles (11,645 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DXB to MEL award flights?

3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards and United MileagePlus. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Dubai and Melbourne?

The most direct connections are through Colombo (CMB), Adelaide (ADL), Male (MLE), Perth (PER) and Jakarta (CGK). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SriLankan Airlines through Colombo.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.