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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne from $394

NSN — MEL
28 Sep — 5 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Tue 1/1206:30 -
1 stop18h 20m
Thu 10/1220:20 -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 27/8$955
Mon 12/1017:45 -
1 stop16h 25m
Mon 19/1018:40 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 28/8$963
Sat 17/1006:00 -
1 stop17h 35m
Wed 28/1019:10 -
2 stops12h 00m
Deal found 26/8$965
Mon 12/1014:55 -
2 stops8h 40m
Mon 19/1018:10 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 28/8$980
Fri 9/1006:15 -
1 stop27h 55m
Fri 16/1018:10 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 27/8$995
Tue 1/1215:00 -
2 stops8h 30m
Thu 10/1210:20 -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 27/8$1,024

Find flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$955

One-way from

$394

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$966
1/12-10/12
  • 1/12-10/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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12/9
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 1/12

06:30-22:50

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

20:20-20:45

2 stops22h 25m

$955

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 17/10

06:00-21:35

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

19:10-09:10

2 stops12h 00m

$965

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 1/12

13:25-21:30

1 stop10h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 10/12

19:10-14:45

1 stop17h 35m

$970

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 10/2

06:00-21:30

1 stop17h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 14/2

18:20-20:05

1 stop23h 45m

$1,037

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 11/1

13:10-22:10

1 stop11h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

18:50-17:10

1 stop20h 20m

$1,041

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 6/1

17:45-11:05

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

21:10-09:00

2 stops33h 50m

$1,046
Fastest return journey

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 17/1

17:45-08:00

1 stop16h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 23/1

08:00-19:15

1 stop9h 15m

$1,057

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 9/10

19:20-08:00

1 stop14h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

18:10-14:25

2 stops18h 15m

$1,057
Cheapest one-way

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 31/1

17:45-17:40

1 stop25h 55m

$424

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 31/1

16:20-08:55

2 stops18h 35m

$439

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne (average of $660). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,448). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Nelson to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Nelson to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,044 and $1,381 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $955 on Multiple Airlines (1 Dec–10 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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
665 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

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

  • 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 17h 35m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $965. There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($658), offers the cheapest pricing from Nelson to Melbourne. Air New Zealand is priced at 32% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne (average of $660). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,448). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$658Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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