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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nelson from $447

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NSN
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 22 May 2026.

Fri 5/618:10
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop12h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/613:45
NSN
-
MEL
2 stops20h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$680
Sat 6/608:35
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop8h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/619:20
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/5$706
Fri 3/718:10
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop12h 50m
Air New Zealand
Fri 10/706:20
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$737
Wed 10/609:25
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop20h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 14/617:45
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/5$988
Sun 14/618:30
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop11h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 17/612:10
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$998

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$680

One-way from

$447

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,142
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/6-8/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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24/9
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Nelson 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 22 May 2026.
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Price

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MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

18:10-09:00

1 stop12h 50m

Nelson

Mon 8/6

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$680

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

08:35-18:35

1 stop8h 00m

Nelson

Wed 10/6

19:20-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

$706

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

18:55-09:00

2 stops12h 05m

Nelson

Fri 10/7

16:20-08:10

1 stop17h 50m

$741

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

09:25-08:05

1 stop20h 40m

Nelson

Sun 14/6

17:45-17:35

1 stop25h 50m

$988

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

18:30-08:05

1 stop11h 35m

Nelson

Wed 17/6

12:10-08:10

1 stop22h 00m

$998
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

23:55-15:45

1 stop13h 50m

$447

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

15:00-14:25

3 stops21h 25m

$1,117

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Deals found on 19/5

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nelson (average of $576). Flying from Melbourne to Nelson in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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 22 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Nelson 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
647 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,038 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
647 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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. 2 airlines 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 to Nelson?

    For as low as $680, Air New Zealand can have you in Nelson from Melbourne in 12h 50m. Melbourne and Nelson 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Nelson round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $635, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Nelson. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 to Nelson?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nelson (average of $576). Flying from Melbourne to Nelson in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Nelson

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$635Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$713Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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