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Cheapest airlines flights from Melbourne to Nelson

Fly from Melbourne to Nelson with 1 carriers, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nelson.
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Find Melbourne to Nelson flight deals for the next 3 months. One way flights from US$258, round trip flights from US$438.

      • MEL 18:55
        17h 35m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:30
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 09:25
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:45
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$438 US$794
        45% OFF
        45% OFF
        US$794 US$438
      • MEL 23:55
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 15:45
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        NSN 10:50
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$553 US$794
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        US$794 US$553
      • MEL 18:30
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        NSN 15:45
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
        NSN 13:15
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$557 US$794
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        US$794 US$557
      • MEL 18:55
        20h
        1 stop
        NSN 16:55
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
        NSN 15:00
        8h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$597
        25% OFF
        US$794 US$597
      • MEL 18:30
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 12:20
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Dec 1 | Air Tahiti Nui
        NSN 13:15
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        US$661
        17% OFF
        US$794 US$661
      • MEL 18:50
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        NSN 17:00
        Melbourne - Nelson | Sun, Dec 14 | Qantas Airways
        NSN 09:25
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 17:40
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 21 | Qantas Airways
        US$723
        9% OFF
        US$794 US$723
      • MEL 18:50
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        NSN 12:30
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Dec 15 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 17:30
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 07:55
        Nelson - Melbourne | Mon, Dec 22 | Air New Zealand
        US$725
        9% OFF
        US$794 US$725
      • MEL 18:50
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        NSN 12:30
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Jan 2 | Emirates
        NSN 19:00
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 07:55
        Nelson - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 9 | Air New Zealand
        US$737
        7% OFF
        US$794 US$737
      • MEL 18:50
        15h 40m
        1 stop
        NSN 12:30
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Jan 2 | Qantas Airways
        NSN 19:00
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 07:55
        Nelson - Melbourne | Fri, Jan 9 | Air New Zealand
        US$743
        6% OFF
        US$794 US$743
      • MEL 18:50
        12h 5m
        1 stop
        NSN 08:55
        Melbourne - Nelson | Thu, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
        NSN 17:30
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 07:55
        Nelson - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        US$746
        6% OFF
        US$794 US$746
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN Invalid Date
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Nov 21 | Normal Airline
        NSN 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MEL 16:00
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 23 | Normal Airline
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Melbourne to Nelson Flight Information

The distance between Melbourne and Nelson is approximately 2,450.14 km. The most popular month to fly to Nelson is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$258
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$438
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,450.14 km
Popular airlineJetstar Airways

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

Best time for cheap flights from Melbourne to Nelson are between Nov 23 and Nov 30 with one way fares from US$240

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

    By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Nelson 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Nelson is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Nelson on November 22, 2025 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at US$484.
  • The time difference between Nelson and Melbourne is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

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