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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nelson from $734

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NSN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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$734

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$805
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/208:35MEL - NSN
1 stop10h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/220:00NSN - MEL
1 stop13h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/1$734
Wed 12/218:55MEL - NSN
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/214:45NSN - MEL
2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$766
Fri 14/209:30MEL - NSN
2 stops10h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 21/213:30NSN - MEL
2 stops10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,326

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Nelson 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, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

08:35-21:00

1 stop10h 25m

Nelson

Fri 21/2

20:00-07:55

1 stop13h 55m

$734

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

18:55-09:35

1 stop12h 40m

Nelson

Tue 18/2

11:15-21:55

1 stop12h 40m

$766

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

09:30-21:45

2 stops10h 15m

Nelson

Fri 21/2

13:30-22:05

2 stops10h 35m

$1,326

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Deals found on 17/1

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Nelson

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Nelson including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to NSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Nelson at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson from Melbourne?

    Nelson (NSN), located 5.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Nelson. 1 airline have flights to Nelson from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Nelson should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Nelson round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $734, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Nelson. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$642Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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