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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport from $676

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 February 2026.

Sat 1/817:45
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/808:00
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop9h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$676
Sat 4/414:55
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 14/418:55
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$707
Mon 13/406:00
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 20/418:55
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop20h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/2$780
Sat 4/413:45
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop10h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 14/418:30
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop11h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/2$784
Fri 10/410:05
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop29h 25m
Air New Zealand
Fri 17/418:55
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2$790

Find 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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$676

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$567
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/8-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Nelson to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 1/8

17:45-17:35

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

08:00-19:20

1 stop9h 20m

$676

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 4/4

14:55-09:10

1 stop20h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

18:55-10:35

1 stop13h 40m

$714

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 13/4

06:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

18:55-16:55

1 stop20h 00m

$780

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 4/4

13:45-22:10

1 stop10h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 14/4

18:30-08:05

1 stop11h 35m

$784

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 10/4

16:15-13:30

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

08:35-20:25

2 stops9h 50m

$831

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 9/4

19:20-08:05

1 stop14h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

18:30-18:45

1 stop22h 15m

$903

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Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne

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

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 20 February 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $335). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 27 February 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
605 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
605 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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 Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in about 20h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 35m. 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 $551 on this airline. Air New Zealand is currently priced 24% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $335). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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$551Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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