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$122+ Cheap flights from Nelson

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NSN — MEL
30 nov. — 7 déc.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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mar. 2/1217:45NSN - SYD
1 stop27h 20mAir New Zealand
jeu. 11/1220:15SYD - NSN
2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/10$745
dim. 29/307:45NSN - MEL
1 stop8h 00mAir New Zealand
dim. 29/318:55MEL - NSN
2 stops12h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/10$801
mar. 31/309:25NSN - SYD
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/419:25SYD - NSN
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$804
lun. 19/115:00NSN - SYD
1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand
dim. 1/213:55SYD - NSN
2 stops18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/10$847
sam. 28/317:30NSN - SYD
1 stop23h 45mQantas Airways
mer. 1/407:10SYD - NSN
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$860
sam. 28/312:00NSN - MEL
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
mer. 1/409:25MEL - NSN
1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$879
mar. 31/306:40NSN - SYD
2 stops17h 00mAir New Zealand
lun. 6/409:55SYD - NSN
2 stops8h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/10$880
sam. 28/313:45NSN - MEL
2 stops9h 45mAir New Zealand
mer. 1/418:55MEL - NSN
1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/10$889
sam. 28/314:35NSN - SYD
2 stops9h 10mAir New Zealand
mer. 1/418:20SYD - NSN
2 stops12h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/10$891
dim. 29/310:40NSN - MEL
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
dim. 29/321:00MEL - NSN
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,128
lun. 15/1212:00NSN - MEL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 22/1218:50MEL - NSN
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,139
sam. 13/1206:00NSN - MEL
1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways
sam. 20/1219:35MEL - NSN
2 stops22h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$1,204

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

mar. 2/12

17:45-19:05

1 stop27h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jeu. 11/12

20:15-10:10

2 stops11h 55m

$745

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

dim. 29/3

07:45-13:45

1 stop8h 00m

Melbourne

dim. 29/3

18:55-09:10

2 stops12h 15m

$801

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

mar. 31/3

09:25-21:40

2 stops14h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 6/4

19:25-19:30

1 stop22h 05m

$804

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

lun. 19/1

15:00-21:45

1 stop8h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dim. 1/2

13:55-10:10

2 stops18h 15m

$847

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

sam. 28/3

17:30-15:15

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer. 1/4

07:10-21:45

1 stop12h 35m

$860

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

mar. 31/3

06:40-21:40

2 stops17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 6/4

09:55-20:45

2 stops8h 50m

$880

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

sam. 28/3

13:45-21:30

2 stops9h 45m

Melbourne

mer. 1/4

18:55-18:30

1 stop21h 35m

$889

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

dim. 29/3

10:40-17:45

2 stops9h 05m

Melbourne

dim. 29/3

21:00-16:50

2 stops17h 50m

$1,128

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

lun. 15/12

12:00-17:40

1 stop7h 40m

Melbourne

lun. 22/12

18:50-08:55

1 stop12h 05m

$1,139

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

sam. 13/12

06:00-17:15

1 stop13h 15m

Melbourne

sam. 20/12

19:35-19:35

2 stops22h 00m

$1,204

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Best time to book a flight from Nelson

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson

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When is the best time to book a flight from Nelson?

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 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?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson (average of $333). Flying from Nelson in December will prove the most costly (average of $475). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Nelson?

When flying from Nelson check dates and pricing for the following: Air New Zealand. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $572

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Nelson offers frequent flights to Auckland (121 flights per day), Wellington (87 flights per day) and Christchurch (58 flights per day).

Wellington
Wellington
From $102

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Wellington, with prices starting at $102. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington
Wellington
From $102

Airline reviews for flights from Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Nelson. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand from Nelson to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 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
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 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.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Nelson are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington. Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch are the most popular locations from Nelson year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Nelson for as low as $102 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $217 to fly from Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Nelson?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Nelson we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Nelson to Auckland starting at $2,896

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Nelson is April. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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