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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Nelson to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $854. Find deals

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 28m. Find deals

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 02m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Air New Zealand can get you from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in just under 14h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne Airport.

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 $634. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nelson to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 48% on the overall cost on flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Users have found that booking a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport at least 17 days early can save you up to 72% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 17 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport for as little as $669 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,119 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

March can be a great time to fly to Melbourne Airport from Nelson with a flight ticket averaging about $875. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $639. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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.

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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nelson to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from	$681
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$951

27/10-3/11
2 total stops
25h 10m total
Nelson to Melbourne

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1006:40NSN - MEL

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1112:05MEL - NSN

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$681

Fri 17/1020:00NSN - MEL

1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 20/1018:25MEL - NSN

1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$936

Fri 17/1020:15NSN - MEL

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1018:25MEL - NSN

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,114

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1006:40NSN - MEL

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1112:05MEL - NSN

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$681

Fri 17/1020:00NSN - MEL

1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 20/1018:25MEL - NSN

1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$936

Fri 17/1020:15NSN - MEL

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1018:25MEL - NSN

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,114

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Fri 17/1020:00NSN - MEL

1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 20/1018:25MEL - NSN

1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/9$936

Fri 17/1020:15NSN - MEL

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1018:25MEL - NSN

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$1,114

Mon 27/1006:40NSN - MEL

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1112:05MEL - NSN

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$681

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Mon 27/10

06:40-11:00

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Mon 3/11

12:05-08:55

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NSN - MEL

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20:00-08:05

1 stop14h 05m

Melbourne

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18:25-07:40

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NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

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20:15-22:45

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Melbourne

Mon 20/10

18:25-11:30

2 stops15h 05m

$1,114

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated 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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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 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.

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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.
How long is the flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?
Air New Zealand can get you from Nelson to Melbourne Airport in just under 14h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2456 km between Nelson and Melbourne Airport.
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 $634. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 27% 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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