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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson from $545

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NSN
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 (MEL) 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$773

One-way from

$545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,210
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/1-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Nelson
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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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 19 December 2024.

Thu 19/1212:05MEL - NSN
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/1206:30NSN - MEL
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,394

Find flights from Melbourne to Nelson within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

18:55-09:35

1 stop12h 40m

Nelson

Thu 23/1

06:30-07:55

1 stop27h 25m

$773

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

07:00-08:30

3 stops23h 30m

Nelson

Thu 23/1

15:35-22:55

2 stops9h 20m

$1,083

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 6/1

09:20-20:10

1 stop8h 50m

$545

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 6/1

23:55-20:10

2 stops18h 15m

$630

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 3/1

09:10-17:05

1 stop5h 55m

$714

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Deals found on 18/12

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Nelson

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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 19 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 19 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
497 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Nelson round-trip?

    Currently priced at $773, Air New Zealand will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Nelson and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Nelson

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Air New ZealandCheapest$633Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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