What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Nelson?

Air New Zealand is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Nelson

Which airlines fly to Nelson?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nelson from Melbourne according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nelson. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Nelson on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport?

As of August 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Nelson Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Nelson Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nelson Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Nelson Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$447 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nelson in 2026

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23:55 - 14:45MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

07:15 - 22:50NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

17h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$756Multiple Airlines

Sun, 31 Jan - Sun, 28 Feb

18:10 - 09:00MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 50m1 stop Christchurch

06:40 - 11:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

6h 25m1 stop Christchurch

$830Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

18:10 - 09:00MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 50m1 stop Christchurch

09:30 - 11:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

27h 35m1 stop Christchurch

$832Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

18:55 - 10:10MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

13h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

12:10 - 08:10NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Christchurch

$833Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

18:55 - 15:45MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

18h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 - 08:10NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Christchurch

$835Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

18:10 - 09:00MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 50m1 stop Christchurch

06:40 - 11:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

6h 25m1 stop Christchurch

$836Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

18:30 - 09:00MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 30m1 stop Christchurch

06:40 - 11:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

6h 25m1 stop Christchurch

$837Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

18:55 - 08:05MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

11h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 - 08:10NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Christchurch

$843Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

18:55 - 11:15MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

14h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Christchurch

16:20 - 08:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

17h 45m2 stops Wellington Christchurch

$868Air New Zealand

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

18:55 - 11:15MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

14h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Christchurch

17:55 - 08:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

16h 10m2 stops Wellington Christchurch

$883Air New Zealand

Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

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18:55 - 09:10MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

12:10 - 08:10NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Christchurch

$1,054Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

18:55 - 08:05MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

11h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

17:45 - 08:10NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

16h 25m1 stop Christchurch

$1,063Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

18:55 - 08:05MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

11h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 - 08:10NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

22h 00m1 stop Christchurch

$1,063Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

18:55 - 09:10MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

12:10 - 23:20NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

13h 10m2 stops Christchurch Brisbane

$1,072Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

18:55 - 10:10MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

13h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

19:05 - 10:55NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

17h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,082Air New Zealand

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

18:10 - 09:00MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

12h 50m1 stop Christchurch

14:50 - 21:35NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

8h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,082Air New Zealand

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

18:55 - 08:05MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

11h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

17:45 - 12:35NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

20h 50m2 stops Christchurch Brisbane

$1,083Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

18:55 - 06:50MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

33h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

12:10 - 10:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

23h 55m1 stop Christchurch

$1,118Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

18:55 - 12:40MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

15h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

17:45 - 12:35NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

20h 50m2 stops Christchurch Brisbane

$1,119Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

18:55 - 08:05MEL Melbourne-NSN Nelson

11h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

17:45 - 08:05NSN Nelson-MEL Melbourne

16h 20m1 stop Christchurch

$1,140Air New Zealand

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

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Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Nelson

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Melbourne to Nelson flight tickets

Air New Zealand

12 Oct

MEL18:55Melbourne

14h 20m

2 stops

NSN11:15Nelson

19 Oct

NSN16:20Nelson

17h 45m

2 stops

MEL08:05Melbourne

$868

Air New Zealand

29 Nov

MEL09:10Melbourne

24h 05m

1 stop

NSN11:15Nelson

30 Nov

NSN13:25Nelson

10h 05m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$935

Air New Zealand

22 Oct

MEL18:55Melbourne

12h 15m

2 stops

NSN09:10Nelson

26 Oct

NSN13:45Nelson

9h 45m

2 stops

MEL21:30Melbourne

$948

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Nelson

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Nelson flight tickets

Qantas Airways

9 Oct

MEL06:30Melbourne

11h 55m

2 stops

NSN20:25Nelson

16 Oct

NSN13:45Nelson

11h 35m

2 stops

MEL23:20Melbourne

$1,190

Qantas Airways

18 Dec

MEL06:35Melbourne

11h 15m

2 stops

NSN19:50Nelson

8 Jan

NSN09:30Nelson

10h 10m

1 stop

MEL17:40Melbourne

$1,354

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MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

23:55-14:45

1 stop12h 50m

Nelson

Sun 28/2

07:15-22:50

1 stop17h 35m

$756

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

18:10-09:00

1 stop12h 50m

Nelson

Wed 21/10

06:40-11:05

1 stop6h 25m

$830

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

18:10-09:00

1 stop12h 50m

Nelson

Wed 21/10

09:30-11:05

1 stop27h 35m

$832

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

Nelson

Sun 18/10

12:10-08:10

1 stop22h 00m

$833

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

18:55-15:45

1 stop18h 50m

Nelson

Mon 19/10

12:10-08:10

1 stop22h 00m

$835

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

18:10-09:00

1 stop12h 50m

Nelson

Mon 26/10

06:40-11:05

1 stop6h 25m

$836

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MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

18:30-09:00

1 stop12h 30m

Nelson

Mon 26/10

06:40-11:05

1 stop6h 25m

$837

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

18:55-08:05

1 stop11h 10m

Nelson

Sun 18/10

12:10-08:10

1 stop22h 00m

$843

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

18:55-11:15

2 stops14h 20m

Nelson

Mon 19/10

16:20-08:05

2 stops17h 45m

$868

MelbourneNelson

MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

18:55-11:15

2 stops14h 20m

Nelson

Sun 18/10

17:55-08:05

2 stops16h 10m

$883

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Airlines

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Nelson?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $747 to $964.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $756.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

The cheapest month to fly to Nelson from Melbourne is in July. Flight prices, which tend to average around $705, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Nelson in July, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne to Nelson during August average around $723.

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Best price found	$447
Fastest flight time	10h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Nelson from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $447. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Nelson found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $756.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Nelson takes 10h 05m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Nelson.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Nelson

How far is Melbourne to Nelson by plane?
The distance between Melbourne and Nelson is about 2445.7 km. Typically, this will take 10h 05m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport?
As of August 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Nelson Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Nelson Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nelson Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Nelson Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Nelson

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Nelson with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $645	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 665 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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