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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport from $288

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nelson to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 October 2025.

Tue 2/1212:00NSN - MEL
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1218:50MEL - NSN
2 stops13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10$852
Mon 1/1214:50NSN - MEL
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1218:50MEL - NSN
1 stop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/10$896
Mon 1/1219:45NSN - MEL
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1219:00MEL - NSN
3 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$1,194

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelson (NSN) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 19 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$852

One-way from

$288

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$966
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/12-9/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Melbourne

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NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 2/12

12:00-08:00

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

18:50-10:10

2 stops13h 20m

$852

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 1/12

17:35-10:55

2 stops19h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

18:50-11:15

1 stop14h 25m

$932

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 28/3

07:45-17:15

1 stop11h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

07:00-21:45

1 stop12h 45m

$1,002

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 28/3

13:00-21:30

2 stops10h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

08:35-20:00

2 stops9h 25m

$1,053

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 1/12

19:45-10:55

2 stops17h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 8/12

19:00-20:00

3 stops23h 00m

$1,194

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 15/3

13:00-11:00

1 stop24h 00m

$288

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 2/12

12:00-08:00

1 stop22h 00m

$391

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 15/3

09:40-17:45

2 stops10h 05m

$416

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 2/12

10:40-22:50

2 stops14h 10m

$496

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 2/12

06:20-19:10

3 stops14h 50m

$1,027

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Deals found on 17/10

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelson to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $382). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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 NSN to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelson to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 October 2025.

When flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 19 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nelson to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Nelson, you will be flying from Nelson, which is the city’s only airport. Nelson (NSN) is located 5.9 km from the centre of Nelson. There are 0 flights from Nelson to Melbourne per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

    Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways can get you from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in just under 11h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 50m. There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $659. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nelson to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nelson to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nelson to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne 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 Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $382). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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 Nelson to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$659Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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