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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne from $405

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Nelson to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Tue 10/209:25NSN - MEL
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/220:20MEL - NSN
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$856
Sun 15/218:00NSN - MEL
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/218:50MEL - NSN
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$914
Sat 14/211:45NSN - MEL
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/218:55MEL - NSN
1 stop12h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$917
Tue 10/214:35NSN - MEL
2 stops8h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/208:35MEL - NSN
2 stops9h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/12$917
Fri 6/314:50NSN - MEL
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/318:50MEL - NSN
2 stops12h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/12$929

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 (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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$914

One-way from

$405

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,032
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/2-22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 35m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 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 that are best for you.

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Nelson

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Melbourne

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Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 10/2

09:25-11:00

1 stop27h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

20:20-12:40

2 stops38h 20m

$856

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 15/2

18:00-07:55

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

18:50-10:35

1 stop13h 45m

$914

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 14/2

11:45-21:30

1 stop11h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

18:55-08:55

1 stop12h 00m

$917

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 10/2

14:35-21:30

2 stops8h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

08:35-19:35

2 stops9h 00m

$917

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 6/3

14:50-07:55

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

18:50-09:10

2 stops12h 20m

$929

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 23/2

15:00-21:30

1 stop8h 30m

$405

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Deals found on 30/12

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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 26 December 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 $377). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 2 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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
563 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
961 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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. 2 airlines 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 15h 55m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $914. There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($644), and Air New Zealand ($655) offers the cheapest pricing from Nelson to Melbourne. Qantas Airways is priced at 29% 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 $377). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$655Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$836Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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