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$684 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 19/6. 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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Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Melbourne (NSN-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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10:20 - 17:50NSN-MEL
9h 30m1 stop
23:55 - 20:10MEL-NSN
18h 15m2 stops
Wed, 19 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
06:30 - 17:50NSN-MEL
13h 20m1 stop
23:55 - 17:05MEL-NSN
15h 10m2 stops
Tue, 18 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
06:30 - 22:45NSN-MEL
18h 15m2 stops
23:55 - 19:20MEL-NSN
17h 25m2 stops
Wed, 19 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
06:30 - 17:50NSN-MEL
13h 20m1 stop
18:55 - 07:40MEL-NSN
10h 45m1 stop
Tue, 18 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
13:30 - 20:35NSN-MEL
9h 05m2 stops
08:45 - 20:10MEL-NSN
9h 25m2 stops
$926Air New Zealand
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Tue, 18 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
07:15 - 08:05NSN-MEL
26h 50m1 stop
18:55 - 07:40MEL-NSN
10h 45m1 stop
$1,006Air New Zealand
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
15:35 - 08:05NSN-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
18:55 - 12:50MEL-NSN
15h 55m1 stop
$1,016Air New Zealand
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
07:15 - 17:25NSN-MEL
12h 10m2 stops
18:55 - 07:40MEL-NSN
10h 45m1 stop
$1,096Air New Zealand
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
07:15 - 16:10NSN-MEL
10h 55m2 stops
06:00 - 18:00MEL-NSN
10h 00m2 stops
$1,441Qantas Airways
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May
07:15 - 16:10NSN-MEL
10h 55m2 stops
06:00 - 18:00MEL-NSN
10h 00m2 stops
$1,455Qantas Airways
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Sat, 25 May - Wed, 29 May

Flights from Nelson to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 June, where tickets cost $888 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is $1,241 and $1,200 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nelson to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$684
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% 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.
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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 $410 for a return ticket.

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

    When flying out of Nelson you will be using Nelson. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Nelson and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nelson to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nelson to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $934 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,184 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

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Top airlines 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.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 640 reviews
7.7Food
8.1Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.8Crew
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

So here's the rub - my flight was booked through Chatdeal even though I bought it under the Kayak umbrella. All the return flights were theoretically through Air New Zealand, however except for the initial leg from New Zealand, they were all partnered flights. So when I arrived at the airport in New Zealand they could only issue me my ticket to Fiji. Once in Fiji I had to do some serious leg work and finagling to get my ticket to Los Angeles through Fiji Air. This included a monitored covid RAT that I wasn't aware I needed to do. So I gave the score I did because of the complexity and annoyance created in the process of getting a boarding pass for my Nadi-LA flight.

Initial flight was cancelled so moved to an alternative flight. As a result, stuck in a middle seat. Flight then place in holding pattern prior to landing resulting in a very late trip home.

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

Nelson - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

Nelson (NSN)New Zealand

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Nelson

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