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Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Nelson to Melbourne
Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Nelson to Melbourne, including Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air New Zealand.
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Qantas Airways Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nelson to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.
Cheap Flight Deals from Nelson to Melbourne
Explore the cheapest flights from Nelson to Melbourne in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 248, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 705.
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NSN 16:157h 15m1 stopMEL 21:30Nelson - Melbourne | Wed, Feb 18 | Air New ZealandMEL 09:058h 55m1 stopNSN 20:00Melbourne - Nelson | Wed, Feb 25 | Air New ZealandAU$ 705 AU$ 80713% off13% offAU$ 807 AU$ 705-
NSN 13:106h 25m1 stopMEL 17:35Nelson - Melbourne | Thu, Feb 26 | Qantas Airways
MEL 09:008h 35m1 stopNSN 19:35Melbourne - Nelson | Thu, Mar 5 | Qantas AirwaysAU$ 712 AU$ 80712% off12% offAU$ 807 AU$ 712 -
NSN 15:507h 40m1 stopMEL 21:30Nelson - Melbourne | Thu, Feb 26 | Air New Zealand
MEL 09:008h 35m1 stopNSN 19:35Melbourne - Nelson | Thu, Mar 5 | Qantas AirwaysAU$ 725 AU$ 80710% off10% offAU$ 807 AU$ 725
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NSN 09:2510h 15m1 stopMEL 17:40Nelson - Melbourne | Wed, Feb 18 | Qantas Airways
MEL 08:0010h 45m1 stopNSN 20:45Melbourne - Nelson | Wed, Feb 25 | Qantas AirwaysAU$ 72610% offAU$ 807 AU$ 726
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NSN 13:0017h 25m1 stopMEL Invalid DateNelson - Melbourne | Wed, Feb 18 | Normal Airline
MEL 15:006hDirectNSN 16:00Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Feb 20 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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NSN 14:5019h 5m1 stopMEL 07:55Nelson - Melbourne | Mon, Mar 16 | Air New ZealandAU$ 248 AU$ 47247% off47% offAU$ 472 AU$ 248
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NSN 17:3016h 25m1 stopMEL 07:55Nelson - Melbourne | Mon, Mar 30 | Air New ZealandAU$ 258 AU$ 47245% off45% offAU$ 472 AU$ 258
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NSN 07:4527h 40m1 stopMEL 09:25Nelson - Melbourne | Wed, Mar 4 | Air New ZealandAU$ 258 AU$ 47245% off45% offAU$ 472 AU$ 258
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NSN 17:3516h 35m1 stopMEL 08:10Nelson - Melbourne | Thu, Feb 26 | Air New ZealandAU$ 27342% offAU$ 472 AU$ 273
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NSN 07:4527h 40m1 stopMEL 09:25Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Feb 22 | Air New ZealandAU$ 27741% offAU$ 472 AU$ 277
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NSN 06:006h 55m1 stopMEL 10:55Nelson - Melbourne | Sat, Feb 21 | Air New ZealandAU$ 27741% offAU$ 472 AU$ 277
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NSN 12:007h 45m1 stopMEL 17:45Nelson - Melbourne | Sat, Feb 28 | Air New ZealandAU$ 29238% offAU$ 472 AU$ 292
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NSN 12:0021h 55m1 stopMEL 07:55Nelson - Melbourne | Wed, Feb 18 | Air New ZealandAU$ 29338% offAU$ 472 AU$ 293
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NSN 17:3516h 35m1 stopMEL 08:10Nelson - Melbourne | Tue, Feb 24 | Air New ZealandAU$ 29837% offAU$ 472 AU$ 298
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NSN 17:3016h 25m1 stopMEL 07:55Nelson - Melbourne | Mon, Feb 16 | Air New ZealandAU$ 42410% offAU$ 472 AU$ 424
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NSN 13:0017h 25m1 stopMEL Invalid DateNelson - Melbourne | Wed, Feb 18 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
Displayed flight fares from Nelson to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.
Nelson to Melbourne Flight Details
The distance between Nelson and Melbourne is approximately 2,450.14km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.
| Cheapest one-way flight price | AU$ 248 |
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| Cheapest return ticket price | AU$ 705 |
| Off-season for travel | November |
| Peak season for travel | July |
| Flight distance | 2,450.14km |
| Popular airline | Air New Zealand |
Flight statistics for the Nelson–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.
Flight FAQs
Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nelson (NSN) to Melbourne (MEL)?
Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 248 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NSN to MEL on Mon, Mar 16), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 705 departing on Wed, Feb 18 and returning on Wed, Feb 25.Which airlines offer direct flights from Nelson to Melbourne?
At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nelson to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.When is the best time to book flights from Nelson to Melbourne?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.How can I find the best deals on flights from Nelson to Melbourne?
To find best deals on flights from Nelson to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Mar 16, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 248.
· Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
· Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
· Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
· Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.When is the best time to book a flight from Nelson to Melbourne to get the best price?
The cheapest months to fly from Nelson to Melbourne is November, when demand for travel is lower.Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Nelson to Melbourne?
After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nelson to Melbourne on February 25, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 258.Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Melbourne from Nelson?
You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Nelson Airport to Melbourne Airport (NSN-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).What is the time difference between Nelson and Melbourne?
The time difference between Melbourne and Nelson is 2h.How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Nelson to Melbourne?
Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.