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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport from $310

NSN — MEL
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Fri 27/1119:05 -
1 stop24h 55m
Fri 4/1219:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 13/10$740
Tue 10/1111:05 -
1 stop12h 25m
Tue 17/1115:00 -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 13/10$831
Thu 19/1106:40 -
1 stop13h 20m
Sun 22/1109:10 -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 11/10$890
Sun 22/1107:45 -
1 stop15h 45m
Fri 27/1118:20 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 14/10$924
Thu 26/1106:40 -
1 stop27h 20m
Thu 3/1219:10 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 11/10$931
Sat 28/1117:30 -
1 stop17h 25m
Sat 5/1218:20 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 14/10$946

Find flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$707

One-way from

$310

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$823
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 28/2

16:20-08:00

2 stops17h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 13/11

13:15-08:00

1 stop20h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$327
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NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 10/11

13:10-21:30

2 stops10h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$464

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 7/1

06:30-08:55

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$489

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 27/11

19:05-18:00

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

19:10-12:35

1 stop15h 25m

$740

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 6/2

12:10-18:00

1 stop7h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 15/2

08:15-19:15

2 stops9h 00m

$853

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 30/3

16:20-10:55

2 stops20h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 7/4

18:10-11:15

1 stop15h 05m

$880

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 22/11

07:45-21:30

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

18:20-14:30

1 stop18h 10m

$924

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 26/11

06:40-08:00

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

19:10-09:00

1 stop11h 50m

$931

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 24/11

12:10-08:00

1 stop21h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

19:10-09:10

2 stops12h 00m

$981

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $699). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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
674 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
674 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
674 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,110 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
674 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 different airlines.

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

    Air New Zealand can get you from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in just under 24h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $661. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $699 round trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 33% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $699). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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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Fly from Nelson to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Nelson to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$661Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$699Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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