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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport from $321

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
1 Mar — 8 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 30 January 2026.

Sat 14/311:45
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/318:50
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop20h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$860
Sat 14/306:20
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/323:55
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$886
Sat 21/306:20
NSN
-
MEL
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/323:55
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$900
Sat 1/809:30
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop10h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/808:00
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop9h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$914
Sat 21/313:45
NSN
-
MEL
2 stops9h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sat 28/318:50
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops13h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/1$941

Find 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 30 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$860

One-way from

$321

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$979
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/3-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Nelson

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 14/3

11:45-21:30

1 stop11h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

18:50-16:55

1 stop20h 05m

$860

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 14/3

06:20-08:10

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

23:55-20:45

2 stops42h 50m

$886

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 21/3

06:20-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

23:55-10:35

1 stop8h 40m

$900

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 21/3

13:45-21:30

2 stops9h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

18:50-10:10

2 stops13h 20m

$941

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 21/5

19:20-10:05

1 stop16h 45m

$321

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 22/5

06:40-17:35

1 stop12h 55m

$386

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 29/5

07:35-23:25

2 stops17h 50m

$409

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 22/5

10:40-17:45

2 stops9h 05m

$437

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 21/5

17:55-10:55

2 stops19h 00m

$437

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 29/5

09:40-17:10

3 stops9h 30m

$1,005

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Deals found on 29/1

Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne

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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 23 January 2026.

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 $358). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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

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 30 January 2026.
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
577 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 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 11h 45m. 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 $611. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $622 round trip. Users have found that Qantas Airways 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 $358). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $542). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Nelson to Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 January 2026.
Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Melbourne
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Top 2 airlines flying from Nelson to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nelson to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$611Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$622Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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