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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne from $365

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 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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 (ME1). 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 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$996

One-way from

$365

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$957
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 28/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 00m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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13/12
  • 13/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 October 2025.

Fri 12/1212:00NSN - MEL
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 19/1209:15MEL - NSN
2 stops9h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/10$1,242
Tue 2/1209:25NSN - MEL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1209:00MEL - NSN
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10$1,742
Tue 2/1213:45NSN - MEL
2 stops20h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 9/1209:00MEL - NSN
2 stops8h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$2,522

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Nelson

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 28/3

12:00-17:40

1 stop7h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

09:25-21:45

1 stop10h 20m

$998

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 28/3

13:00-21:30

2 stops10h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

18:55-10:30

1 stop13h 35m

$1,014

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 12/12

12:00-17:40

1 stop7h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 19/12

09:15-20:25

2 stops9h 10m

$1,242

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 2/12

09:25-08:00

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

09:00-17:05

1 stop6h 05m

$1,742

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 3/1

07:45-12:40

1 stop6h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 6/1

10:00-21:45

2 stops9h 45m

$1,829

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 13/12

06:00-22:50

1 stop18h 50m

$365

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 19/11

16:10-08:10

1 stop18h 00m

$443

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 19/11

13:10-23:05

3 stops11h 55m

$576

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 13/12

13:45-09:00

3 stops21h 15m

$981

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Deals found on 29/10

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelson to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nelson to Melbourne is 54 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne (average of $379). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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 30 October 2025.

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 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
520 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

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

    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.

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from Nelson to Melbourne can take about 7h 40m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $998. There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($653), offers the cheapest pricing from Nelson to Melbourne. Air New Zealand is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne (average of $379). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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$653Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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