NSN - MEL

$874 Find Cheap Flights from Nelson to Melbourne

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nelson to Melbourne departing on 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nelson to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nelson to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$874
Overall average: $1,008
Air New Zealand
Sun 25/1Sun 1/2
NSN - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/12
NSN - MEL • multi-stop
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Nelson to Melbourne (NSN-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nelson to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
09:25 - 07:55
NSN
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MEL
24h 30m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:50 - 18:35
MEL
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NSN
21h 45m1 stop
$874Air New Zealand
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 - 22:50
NSN
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MEL
14h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 09:10
MEL
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NSN
25h 00m2 stops
$942Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
09:40 - 17:40
NSN
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MEL
10h 00m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 20:45
MEL
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NSN
10h 10m2 stops
$1,101Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nelson to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nelson to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost $593 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,008 and $948 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nelson to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$874
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Nelson to Melbourne

When to book flights from Nelson to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nelson to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nelson to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport was $874 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nelson to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Nelson. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nelson to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nelson and Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nelson to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nelson to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nelson to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Nelson with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nelson to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Nelson to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nelson to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nelson to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 552 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
SFO - CHC
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The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nelson to Melbourne

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Nelson (NSN)
Melbourne (MEL)