Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Nelson to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $821. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 00m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Airlines like Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. Nelson and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 2456 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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 $604 on this airline. Air New Zealand is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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.

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?

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Thu 20/1119:00NSN - MEL

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1118:50MEL - NSN

2 stops12h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/10$744

Thu 27/1113:15NSN - MEL

1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 4/1216:50MEL - NSN

1 stop14h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$782

Thu 20/1107:10NSN - MEL

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1116:50MEL - NSN

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$861

Thu 27/1107:10NSN - MEL

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1216:50MEL - NSN

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$916

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Thu 20/1119:00NSN - MEL

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1118:50MEL - NSN

1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/10$745

Thu 20/1107:10NSN - MEL

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1116:50MEL - NSN

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$861

Sat 28/307:45NSN - MEL

1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways

Wed 1/409:25MEL - NSN

1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/10$869

Thu 27/1113:15NSN - MEL

1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 4/1216:50MEL - NSN

1 stop14h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$782

Thu 27/1107:10NSN - MEL

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1216:50MEL - NSN

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$916

Sat 28/316:15NSN - MEL

2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 1/408:35MEL - NSN

2 stops9h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/10$941

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Thu 20/1119:00NSN - MEL

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1118:50MEL - NSN

2 stops12h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/10$744

Thu 20/1107:10NSN - MEL

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1116:50MEL - NSN

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$861

Thu 27/1113:15NSN - MEL

1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 4/1216:50MEL - NSN

1 stop14h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$782

Thu 27/1107:10NSN - MEL

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1216:50MEL - NSN

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10$916

One-way flights from Nelson to Melbourne
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Tue 25/1110:40NSN - MEL

2 stops12h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/10$366

Tue 18/1112:00NSN - MEL

1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$367

Tue 25/1113:00NSN - MEL

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/10$369

Tue 18/1117:35NSN - MEL

2 stops16h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/10$392

Thu 6/1119:00NSN - MEL

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/10$403

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

Round-trip from	$744
One-way from	$366
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$853

Air New Zealand
20/11-27/11
3 total stops
27h 15m total
Nelson to Melbourne

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25/11
2 total stops
12h 50m total
Nelson to Melbourne

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Thu 20/11

19:00-07:55

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

18:50-12:20

1 stop15h 30m

$745

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 27/11

13:15-21:30

1 stop10h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

16:50-09:30

1 stop14h 40m

$782

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 20/11

07:10-22:50

2 stops17h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

16:50-10:10

2 stops15h 20m

$861

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 28/3

07:45-17:15

1 stop11h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

09:25-21:45

1 stop10h 20m

$869

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 27/11

07:10-10:55

2 stops29h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 4/12

16:50-14:10

2 stops19h 20m

$916

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 28/3

16:15-08:05

2 stops17h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

08:35-19:35

2 stops9h 00m

$941

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 25/11

10:40-21:30

2 stops12h 50m

$366

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 18/11

12:00-08:00

1 stop22h 00m

$367

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 25/11

13:00-11:00

1 stop24h 00m

$369

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 18/11

17:35-07:55

2 stops16h 20m

$392

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

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 $338). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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.

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8.0

Very Good

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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

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Very Good

513 reviews

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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 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 and Qantas Airways fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in about 11h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. Nelson and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 2456 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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 $604 on this airline. Air New Zealand is currently priced 25% 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 $338). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $481). 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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