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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne from $759

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — MEL
24 Feb — 3 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 (ME1). 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 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$759

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$804
5/5-12/5
  • 5/5-12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Nelson to Melbourne
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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 19 February 2025.

Mon 5/519:45NSN - MEL
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/523:55MEL - NSN
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$759
Mon 5/514:40NSN - MEL
2 stops7h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/518:55MEL - NSN
2 stops12h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$922

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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 19 February 2025.

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Nelson

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 5/5

19:45-22:45

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

23:55-14:55

1 stop13h 00m

$759

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 5/5

14:40-20:35

2 stops7h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 12/5

18:55-09:35

2 stops12h 40m

$922

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Deals found on 18/2

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?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne 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 19 February 2025.

When flying from Nelson to Melbourne, 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 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 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, 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 19 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    Nelson (NSN), located 5.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nelson to Melbourne. 1 airline have flights from Nelson to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Nelson to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($922), offers the cheapest pricing from Nelson to Melbourne. Air New Zealand is priced at 8% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Nelson to Melbourne 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 ZealandCheapest$678Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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