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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson from $399

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NSN
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson

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 28 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$718

One-way from

$399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$781
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 August 2025.

Thu 9/1018:25MEL - NSN
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 16/1020:00NSN - MEL
1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$730
Fri 31/1018:50MEL - NSN
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1112:00NSN - MEL
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$735
Sat 6/920:15MEL - NSN
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/917:35NSN - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$744
Thu 9/1020:50MEL - NSN
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1006:45NSN - MEL
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$767
Thu 23/1018:55MEL - NSN
2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/1013:15NSN - MEL
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$798
Fri 10/1018:55MEL - NSN
2 stops12h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/1020:00NSN - MEL
1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$817

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Nelson

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

08:35-12:30

1 stop25h 55m

Nelson

Sun 19/10

08:10-08:05

1 stop25h 55m

$718

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

06:40-07:40

2 stops23h 00m

Nelson

Sun 19/10

07:55-22:45

1 stop16h 50m

$724

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

18:25-09:35

1 stop13h 10m

Nelson

Fri 17/10

20:00-08:05

1 stop14h 05m

$767

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

18:55-15:30

2 stops18h 35m

Nelson

Mon 27/10

13:15-21:30

1 stop10h 15m

$798

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

16:50-08:20

1 stop13h 30m

Nelson

Sun 15/2

15:50-21:30

1 stop7h 40m

$841

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

23:55-19:10

1 stop17h 15m

$399

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

20:15-08:50

2 stops34h 35m

$408

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

18:25-09:50

2 stops13h 25m

$471

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

18:25-08:50

1 stop12h 25m

$485

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

18:50-17:30

1 stop20h 40m

$496

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Nelson on Cheapflights.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 05m.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 05m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 53m.

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 28 August 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
505 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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 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 fly from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in about 25h 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 $568, 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.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Nelson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$568Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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