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Cheap flights from Nelson to Melbourne from $629

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Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:05
NSN
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 10:10
MEL
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NSN
13h 15m
2 stops
$629Air New Zealand
Thu, 28 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
14:55 - 21:35
NSN
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MEL
8h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 12:40
MEL
-
NSN
22h 30m
2 stops
$631Air New Zealand
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:05
NSN
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 16:55
MEL
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NSN
20h 00m
1 stop
$632Air New Zealand
Thu, 28 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:05
NSN
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 08:05
MEL
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NSN
11h 10m
1 stop
$633Air New Zealand
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
16:20 - 08:10
NSN
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MEL
17h 50m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 09:00
MEL
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NSN
12h 50m
1 stop
$635Air New Zealand
Tue, 12 May - Wed, 17 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
16:20 - 08:10
NSN
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MEL
17h 50m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 19:20
MEL
-
NSN
8h 45m
2 stops
$643Air New Zealand
Tue, 12 May - Wed, 17 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:10
NSN
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MEL
16h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 20:45
MEL
-
NSN
10h 10m
2 stops
$653Air New Zealand
Tue, 12 May - Wed, 17 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 22:45
NSN
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MEL
7h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 09:00
MEL
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NSN
19h 55m
1 stop
$685Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 22:45
NSN
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MEL
7h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 - 11:15
MEL
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NSN
21h 05m
2 stops
$694Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:10 - 17:35
NSN
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MEL
7h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 08:05
MEL
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NSN
11h 35m
1 stop
$719Qantas Airways
Sun, 2 Aug - Wed, 5 Aug

Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Nelson to Melbourne flight tickets
Air New Zealand
28 May
NSN17:45Nelson
16h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:05Melbourne
2 June
MEL18:55Melbourne
13h 15m
2 stops
NSN10:10Nelson
$629
Air New Zealand
8 June
NSN14:55Nelson
8h 40m
2 stops
MEL21:35Melbourne
15 June
MEL12:10Melbourne
22h 30m
2 stops
NSN12:40Nelson
$631
Air New Zealand
28 May
NSN17:45Nelson
16h 20m
1 stop
MEL08:05Melbourne
2 June
MEL18:55Melbourne
20h 00m
1 stop
NSN16:55Nelson
$632

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
MEL18:30Melbourne
11h 35m
1 stop
NSN08:05Nelson
$719
Qantas Airways
27 Aug
NSN12:10Nelson
22h 00m
1 stop
MEL08:10Melbourne
29 Aug
MEL08:00Melbourne
9h 20m
1 stop
NSN19:20Nelson
$791
Qantas Airways
27 Aug
NSN12:10Nelson
22h 00m
1 stop
MEL08:10Melbourne
29 Aug
MEL08:00Melbourne
9h 20m
1 stop
NSN19:20Nelson
$793

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NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 28/5

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$629

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 8/6

14:55-21:35

2 stops8h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

12:10-12:40

2 stops22h 30m

$631

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 28/5

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

18:55-16:55

1 stop20h 00m

$632

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 8/6

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

18:55-08:05

1 stop11h 10m

$633

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 12/5

16:20-08:10

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

18:10-09:00

1 stop12h 50m

$635

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 12/5

16:20-08:10

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

08:35-19:20

2 stops8h 45m

$643

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 12/5

17:45-08:10

2 stops16h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

08:35-20:45

2 stops10h 10m

$653

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 6/6

17:30-22:45

1 stop7h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

11:05-09:00

1 stop19h 55m

$685

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 6/6

17:30-22:45

1 stop7h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

12:10-11:15

2 stops21h 05m

$694
Fastest return journey

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 2/8

12:10-17:35

1 stop7h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 5/8

18:30-08:05

1 stop11h 35m

$719

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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 $548. 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 $558.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nelson 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 $769 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 $605 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

7h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Nelson to Melbourne takes 7h 25m
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 7h 25m 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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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $542Free cancellationRating
8.0
632 reviews
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