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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson from $829

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NSN
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Melbourne to Nelson
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Tue 6/109:05MEL - NSN
1 stop8h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/217:45NSN - MEL
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$829
Sun 18/118:55MEL - NSN
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/112:00NSN - MEL
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$871
Sun 18/109:05MEL - NSN
1 stop24h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 25/109:25NSN - MEL
1 stop24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$845
Fri 16/118:50MEL - NSN
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/120:15NSN - MEL
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$906
Fri 16/118:55MEL - NSN
1 stop12h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 23/112:00NSN - MEL
1 stop21h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$888
Tue 6/118:50MEL - NSN
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/214:35NSN - MEL
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$919

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Round-trip from

$845

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,434
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Melbourne

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Nelson

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Tue 6/1

09:05-20:00

1 stop8h 55m

Nelson

Wed 4/2

17:45-09:25

1 stop17h 40m

$829

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

09:05-11:15

1 stop24h 10m

Nelson

Sun 25/1

09:25-07:55

1 stop24h 30m

$845

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

18:55-11:15

2 stops14h 20m

Nelson

Sun 25/1

12:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$871

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

18:55-08:55

1 stop12h 00m

Nelson

Fri 23/1

12:00-07:55

1 stop21h 55m

$888

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

18:50-08:55

1 stop12h 05m

Nelson

Fri 23/1

20:15-22:50

2 stops28h 35m

$906

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Tue 6/1

18:50-17:00

1 stop20h 10m

Nelson

Wed 4/2

14:35-07:55

2 stops19h 20m

$919

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Deals found on 2/12

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nelson (average of $251). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. 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 Nelson. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Nelson have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson from Melbourne?

    Nelson (NSN), located 5.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Nelson. 1 airline have flights to Nelson from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Nelson should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in about 8h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Melbourne Airport to Nelson is about 2456 km.

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

    Currently priced at $559, Air New Zealand will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Nelson and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson 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 Melbourne Airport to Nelson?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nelson (average of $251). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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$559Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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