MEL - NSN

$881 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nelson

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Nelson 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Nelson, 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 Melbourne to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$881
Overall average: $960
Multiple Airlines
Sun 25/1Sun 1/2
MEL - NSN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/12
MEL - NSN • multi-stop
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 21% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nelson (MEL-NSN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Nelson 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 Melbourne to Nelson

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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20:35 - 09:10
MEL
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NSN
34h 35m2 stops
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09:25 - 11:00
NSN
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MEL
27h 35m1 stop
$881Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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18:55 - 11:15
MEL
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NSN
14h 20m1 stop
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09:25 - 07:55
NSN
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MEL
24h 30m1 stop
$952Air New Zealand
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
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20:35 - 19:05
MEL
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NSN
20h 30m2 stops
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19:25 - 22:50
NSN
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MEL
29h 25m2 stops
$971Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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18:55 - 12:30
MEL
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NSN
15h 35m1 stop
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12:00 - 07:55
NSN
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MEL
21h 55m1 stop
$1,017Air New Zealand
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
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12:05 - 08:55
MEL
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NSN
18h 50m1 stop
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06:40 - 22:50
NSN
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MEL
18h 10m2 stops
$1,158Multiple Airlines
Wed, 31 Dec - Wed, 25 Feb
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18:55 - 17:20
MEL
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NSN
20h 25m2 stops
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09:50 - 23:50
NSN
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MEL
16h 00m2 stops
$1,177Multiple Airlines
Wed, 31 Dec - Wed, 25 Feb
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18:50 - 18:25
MEL
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NSN
21h 35m1 stop
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11:05 - 22:50
NSN
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MEL
13h 45m1 stop
$1,203Multiple Airlines
Wed, 31 Dec - Wed, 25 Feb
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23:55 - 19:55
MEL
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NSN
18h 00m2 stops
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20:10 - 08:10
NSN
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MEL
14h 00m1 stop
$1,206Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
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18:50 - 08:55
MEL
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NSN
12h 05m1 stop
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09:40 - 23:50
NSN
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MEL
16h 10m2 stops
$1,225Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
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18:50 - 08:55
MEL
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NSN
12h 05m1 stop
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15:00 - 22:50
NSN
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MEL
9h 50m1 stop
$1,239Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Nelson flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Nelson, 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 Melbourne Airport to Nelson is March, where tickets cost $781 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,668 and $1,086 respectively.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$881
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (68% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Nelson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Nelson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Nelson flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nelson was $881 for a return ticket.

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

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Nelson is Nelson.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

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

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

    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 Melbourne to Nelson.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Nelson?

    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 Nelson with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Nelson from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Nelson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Nelson. 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 Melbourne to Nelson? 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 552 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
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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.

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.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

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

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

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

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
Nelson (NSN)