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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne from $616

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nelson to Melbourne departing on 30/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:05
NSN
-
MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 19:20
MEL
-
NSN
8h 10m
1 stop
$616Air New Zealand
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
16:20 - 10:55
NSN
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MEL
20h 35m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 14:45
MEL
-
NSN
24h 35m
1 stop
$620Air New Zealand
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 10:05
NSN
-
MEL
16h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 20:05
MEL
-
NSN
7h 00m
1 stop
$710Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 17:35
NSN
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MEL
10h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 09:10
MEL
-
NSN
12h 15m
2 stops
$728Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 17:35
NSN
-
MEL
10h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 11:15
MEL
-
NSN
24h 05m
1 stop
$732Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:10
NSN
-
MEL
16h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 10:10
MEL
-
NSN
20h 00m
2 stops
$738Air New Zealand
Sat, 30 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 17:35
NSN
-
MEL
7h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:35 - 08:05
MEL
-
NSN
23h 30m
1 stop
$739Qantas Airways
Sun, 2 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 22:45
NSN
-
MEL
16h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 11:15
MEL
-
NSN
15h 05m
1 stop
$754Multiple Airlines
Sun, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:30 - 22:45
NSN
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MEL
15h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 20:45
MEL
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NSN
10h 10m
2 stops
$765Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
07:35 - 17:45
NSN
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MEL
12h 10m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 09:00
MEL
-
NSN
12h 50m
1 stop
$772Air New Zealand
Sun, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jun

Qantas Airways flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Nelson to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
2 Aug
NSN12:10Nelson
7h 25m
1 stop
MEL17:35Melbourne
5 Aug
MEL06:35Melbourne
23h 30m
1 stop
NSN08:05Nelson
$739
Qantas Airways
26 June
NSN09:30Nelson
10h 05m
1 stop
MEL17:35Melbourne
22 July
MEL06:35Melbourne
8h 20m
1 stop
NSN16:55Nelson
$785
Qantas Airways
2 Aug
NSN09:30Nelson
10h 05m
1 stop
MEL17:35Melbourne
5 Aug
MEL08:00Melbourne
9h 20m
1 stop
NSN19:20Nelson
$810

Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Nelson to Melbourne flight tickets
Air New Zealand
30 May
NSN17:45Nelson
16h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:05Melbourne
6 June
MEL09:10Melbourne
8h 10m
1 stop
NSN19:20Nelson
$616
Air New Zealand
30 May
NSN16:20Nelson
20h 35m
2 stops
MEL10:55Melbourne
6 June
MEL12:10Melbourne
24h 35m
1 stop
NSN14:45Nelson
$620
Air New Zealand
30 May
NSN17:45Nelson
16h 25m
2 stops
MEL08:10Melbourne
6 June
MEL12:10Melbourne
20h 00m
2 stops
NSN10:10Nelson
$738

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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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 30/5

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

09:10-19:20

1 stop8h 10m

$616

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 30/5

16:20-10:55

2 stops20h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

12:10-14:45

1 stop24h 35m

$620

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 7/8

19:20-10:05

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

11:05-20:05

1 stop7h 00m

$710
Fastest return journey

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 1/6

09:30-17:35

1 stop10h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

18:55-09:10

2 stops12h 15m

$728

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 1/6

09:30-17:35

1 stop10h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

09:10-11:15

1 stop24h 05m

$732

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 30/5

17:45-08:10

2 stops16h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

12:10-10:10

2 stops20h 00m

$738

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 2/8

12:10-17:35

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

06:35-08:05

1 stop23h 30m

$739

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 31/5

08:35-22:45

1 stop16h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

18:10-11:15

1 stop15h 05m

$754

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 1/6

09:30-22:45

2 stops15h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

08:35-20:45

2 stops10h 10m

$765

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 31/5

07:35-17:45

2 stops12h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

18:10-09:00

1 stop12h 50m

$772

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Nelson to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $547. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $556.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from Nelson when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $766 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from Nelson for as low as $604 on momondo.

Cheap Nelson to Melbourne flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Nelson to Melbourne

Fastest flight time

10h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Nelson to Melbourne takes 10h 05m
There are no direct flights from Nelson to Melbourne. There are no popular flight routes from Nelson to Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Nelson to Melbourne

  • How far is Nelson to Melbourne by plane?

    A flight from Nelson to Melbourne will travel around 2445.7 km. Typically, this will take 10h 05m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

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

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

    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 Nelson Airport to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The required travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Nelson to Melbourne

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Rating
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $540Free cancellationRating
8.0
630 reviews
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