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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport from $686

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 (MEL). 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$686

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$886
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/2-4/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 13 January 2026.

Wed 25/217:35
NSN
-
MEL
2 stops17h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 4/308:35
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops10h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$686
Wed 25/210:05
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/310:35
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$687
Sat 1/809:30
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop10h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/818:30
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop13h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$713

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NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 25/2

17:35-09:25

2 stops17h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

08:35-20:45

2 stops10h 10m

$686

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 25/2

10:05-09:25

1 stop25h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

10:35-06:50

2 stops18h 15m

$687

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Deals found on 11/1

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelson to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $324). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 13 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

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?

    Most people fly from Nelson (NSN) if they book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne. On average, Nelson has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Nelson is conveniently located just 5.9 km from Nelson’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in about 17h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Nelson and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 2456 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Nelson to Melbourne Airport is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $684 on this airline. Air New Zealand is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $324). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$684Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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