Question 1

How long is the flight from Nelson to Melbourne?

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A quick flight from Nelson to Melbourne can take about 14h 05m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $940. There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne. Find deals

Question 2

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

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According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($642), offers the cheapest pricing from Nelson to Melbourne. Air New Zealand is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

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

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The best time to book flights from Nelson to Melbourne is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Melbourne?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nelson to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Nelson to Melbourne?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 48% on the overall cost on flights from Nelson to Melbourne.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Nelson to Melbourne at least 17 days early can save you up to 72% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 17 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Nelson to Melbourne for as little as $678 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,134 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Melbourne?

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March can be a great time to fly to Melbourne from Nelson with a flight ticket averaging about $884. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $647. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NSN to MEL?

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When flying from Nelson to Melbourne, 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 16% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 12

What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

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Nelson (NSN), located 5.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nelson to Melbourne. 1 airline have flights from Nelson to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Nelson to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

How can I find direct flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

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

Question 15

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

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When you search for this flight from Nelson to Melbourne, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 17

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Nelson to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Nelson to Melbourne for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 18

Can Cheapflights find flights from Nelson to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Nelson to Melbourne, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Nelson to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Melbourne from Nelson today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$862
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$678

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nelson to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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