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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson from $388

MEL — NSN
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nelson

Wed 2/1219:10 -
1 stop21h 25m
Wed 9/1213:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 18/10$709
Fri 13/1109:10 -
1 stop25h 30m
Mon 16/1106:00 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 15/10$716
Sat 7/1119:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Sun 15/1117:55 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 15/10$778
Tue 1/1208:15 -
2 stops10h 30m
Tue 8/1213:10 -
2 stops10h 20m
Deal found 16/10$807

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson

Round-trip from

$703

One-way from

$388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,024
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($335 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 October 2026
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MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

19:10-09:00

1 stop11h 50m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$396

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 20/1

19:10-10:10

2 stops13h 00m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$400

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

15:00-10:10

2 stops17h 10m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$417
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

08:00-20:45

1 stop10h 45m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$476

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

19:10-19:50

1 stop22h 40m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$505

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

07:00-21:45

2 stops12h 45m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$679

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

20:35-20:05

3 stops21h 30m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$708

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

09:10-12:40

1 stop25h 30m

Nelson

Mon 16/11

06:00-08:55

1 stop28h 55m

$716

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sat 19/12

19:10-09:00

1 stop11h 50m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

19:10-09:10

2 stops12h 00m

Nelson

Wed 9/12

15:00-08:55

2 stops19h 55m

$761

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nelson (average of $726). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,378). 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

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
675 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
675 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
675 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 30m. 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 $664, 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 30% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nelson (average of $726). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,378). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$664Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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