MEL - NSN

$866 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 20/3. 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.
1 adult
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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
$866
Overall average: $1,092
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/3Fri 27/3
MEL - NSN • 1 stop
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Air New Zealand
Cheapest • from $893 (return)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Nelson. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 17% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson

Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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18:50 - 11:15
MEL
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NSN
14h 25m
1 stop
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19:00 - 17:00
NSN
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MEL
24h 00m
1 stop
$866Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
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08:35 - 18:35
MEL
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NSN
8h 00m
1 stop
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07:35 - 08:10
NSN
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MEL
26h 35m
1 stop
$893Air New Zealand
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
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18:55 - 15:45
MEL
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NSN
18h 50m
1 stop
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17:55 - 10:55
NSN
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MEL
19h 00m
2 stops
$963Air New Zealand
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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23:55 - 11:15
MEL
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NSN
9h 20m
2 stops
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19:00 - 07:55
NSN
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MEL
14h 55m
1 stop
$972Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
18:50 - 08:55
MEL
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NSN
12h 05m
2 stops
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19:00 - 07:55
NSN
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MEL
14h 55m
1 stop
$975Air New Zealand
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
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18:55 - 10:35
MEL
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NSN
13h 40m
1 stop
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10:05 - 10:55
NSN
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MEL
26h 50m
1 stop
$994Air New Zealand
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
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18:55 - 09:35
MEL
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NSN
12h 40m
1 stop
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10:05 - 10:55
NSN
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MEL
26h 50m
1 stop
$995Air New Zealand
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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23:55 - 11:15
MEL
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NSN
9h 20m
2 stops
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17:35 - 09:25
NSN
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MEL
17h 50m
2 stops
$1,030Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
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18:40 - 17:10
MEL
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NSN
20h 30m
1 stop
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09:30 - 17:35
NSN
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MEL
10h 05m
1 stop
$1,032Qantas Airways
Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
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18:30 - 08:05
MEL
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NSN
11h 35m
1 stop
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09:30 - 17:35
NSN
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MEL
10h 05m
1 stop
$1,037Qantas Airways
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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 August, where tickets cost $848 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,621 and $1,092 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$866
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (58% 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 $866 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 597 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
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The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

8.0 ExcellentNoel, Feb 2026
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The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

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.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Melbourne (MEL)
Nelson (NSN)