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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson from $461

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NSN
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2026.

Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop8h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/617:45
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$669
Sat 30/508:35
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop8h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 6/617:45
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$678
Tue 2/618:55
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops13h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/617:45
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$686
Wed 4/1118:50
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 30/1116:15
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$740
Wed 4/1118:50
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1212:10
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$784
Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/619:25
NSN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$797
Wed 4/1110:35
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops8h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 1/1216:15
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$842

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Nelson (NSN). 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$669

One-way from

$461

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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25/9
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

09:10-20:05

1 stop8h 55m

Nelson

Tue 9/6

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$678
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

08:35-18:35

1 stop8h 00m

Nelson

Sat 6/6

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$678

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

14:05-08:05

2 stops16h 00m

Nelson

Sat 13/6

09:30-17:35

1 stop10h 05m

$1,108
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

23:55-09:35

1 stop7h 40m

$461

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

18:55-11:15

2 stops14h 20m

$517

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nelson (average of $671). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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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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 19 April 2026.
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
630 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Nelson. 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 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 and Qantas Airways 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 7h 05m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Nelson is about 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 Melbourne Airport to Nelson round-trip?

    Currently priced at $588, 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 31% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nelson (average of $671). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). 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 Melbourne to Nelson

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$588Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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