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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport from $307

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$560

One-way from

$307

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$616
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/10-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 19 August 2025.

Fri 3/1020:00NSN - MEL
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/1018:25MEL - NSN
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/8$560
Wed 1/1017:45NSN - MEL
1 stop26h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/1018:55MEL - NSN
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/8$569
Wed 3/907:20NSN - MEL
1 stop8h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/918:25MEL - NSN
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/8$593
Fri 5/919:00NSN - MEL
1 stop24h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/918:55MEL - NSN
1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/8$607
Thu 11/909:30NSN - MEL
1 stop24h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/918:25MEL - NSN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/8$610
Sun 14/908:10NSN - MEL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/909:15MEL - NSN
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$747
Fri 28/1113:45NSN - MEL
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1218:50MEL - NSN
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8$749
Tue 9/910:05NSN - MEL
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/908:00MEL - NSN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8$764

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NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 3/10

20:00-16:25

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

18:25-09:35

1 stop13h 10m

$560

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 1/10

17:45-16:45

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

18:55-10:05

1 stop13h 10m

$569

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 3/9

07:20-13:45

1 stop8h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

18:25-09:35

1 stop13h 10m

$593

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 5/9

19:00-17:45

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

18:55-18:30

1 stop21h 35m

$607

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 11/9

09:30-08:10

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

18:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$610

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 14/9

08:10-17:35

1 stop11h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

09:15-17:05

1 stop5h 50m

$747

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 13/2

19:00-07:55

1 stop14h 55m

$307

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Deals found on 18/8

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 19 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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 19 August 2025.
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
504 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nelson to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 23h 25m. 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 $705 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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$705Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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