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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport from $316

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelson (NSN) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$789

One-way from

$316

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$797
7/4-14/4
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/420:00NSN - MEL
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/407:15MEL - NSN
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$789
Thu 24/418:25NSN - MEL
1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 28/418:55MEL - NSN
1 stop11h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$843

Find flights from Nelson to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Nelson to Melbourne 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Nelson

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 7/4

20:00-10:05

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

07:15-07:40

2 stops22h 25m

$789

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 24/4

18:25-08:10

1 stop15h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

18:55-08:15

1 stop11h 20m

$843

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 25/3

17:30-10:40

1 stop19h 10m

$316

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 25/3

15:45-12:05

3 stops22h 20m

$980

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Nelson to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NSN to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelson to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nelson to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to Melbourne from Nelson, you will be flying from Nelson, which is the city’s only airport. Nelson (NSN) is located 5.9 km from the centre of Nelson. There are 0 flights from Nelson to Melbourne per day from 1 airline.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $843. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 Zealand flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Top airline flying from Nelson to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$672Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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