Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nelson (MEL - NSN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Nelson and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$587	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nelson is currently $587
Cheapest one-way flight	$335	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Nelson is currently $335
Last-minute weekend getaway	$738	Air New Zealand 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Nelson is currently $738
Cheapest business class flights	$1,300	Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jul 18 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nelson is currently $1,300

Fastest flight	6 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to Nelson takes 6 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nelson is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $500–700
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $640–1,150

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Nelson

Air New Zealand

from $604

Typical price: $560–820

154 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NSN Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Nelson

Nelson Airport (NSN)

Nelson New Zealand 4 min 1 mi
Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)

Blenheim New Zealand 1 hr 36 min 35 mi
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)

Picton New Zealand 1 hr 48 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Nelson

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nelson are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $500 to $700.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $587. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $335.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Nelson is $604, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nelson starts at $587 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $335 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

6 hr is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Nelson.

Warm summer (Dec–Mar) is the busiest travel period. The Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival (Jan) is a long-standing event with performances in a diverse line-up of indoor and outdoor venues. The Nelson Arts Festival (Oct) features a broad programme of theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts and a themed masked parade. Weather May–Oct is cool.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Nelson.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Nelson really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Nelson.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 154 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Nelson.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $587. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $335.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Nelson is $604, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 6.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Nelson.

There are 154 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Nelson at price $738 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Nelson.

There are 154 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Nelson, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Nelson start at $1,300 from Sat, Jul 18 to Sun, Jul 26 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Nelson start at $587 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Nelson, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Nelson starts at $738 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Nelson at price $738 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.