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Find the cheapest flight options from Melbourne to Nelson over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 475 and round-trip tickets from NZD 936.

      • MEL 18:45
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        NSN 08:05
        Melbourne - Nelson | Sat, Jun 20 | Jetstar Airways
        NSN 11:55
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:35
        Nelson - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 936 NZD 1,233
        24% off
        24% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 936
      • MEL 18:55
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        NSN 09:35
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Jun 19 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 17:45
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:05
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 21 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 945 NZD 1,233
        23% off
        23% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 945
      • MEL 23:55
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 15:45
        Melbourne - Nelson | Thu, Jun 25 | Jetstar Airways
        NSN 11:55
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 22:45
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 27 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 986 NZD 1,233
        20% off
        20% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 986
      • MEL 18:10
        23h 55m
        1 stop
        NSN 20:05
        Melbourne - Nelson | Thu, Jun 25 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 09:30
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:10
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 27 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 998
        19% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 998
      • MEL 18:10
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 09:00
        Melbourne - Nelson | Sat, Jun 20 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 13:15
        10h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:35
        Nelson - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,002
        19% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 1,002
      • MEL 18:55
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 15:45
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Jul 13 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 17:55
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:10
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Jul 19 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,036
        16% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 1,036
      • MEL 23:55
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        NSN 09:35
        Melbourne - Nelson | Wed, Jul 8 | Jetstar Airways
        NSN 06:00
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:20
        Nelson - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 14 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,070
        13% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 1,070
      • MEL 06:35
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        NSN 19:50
        Melbourne - Nelson | Thu, Jun 25 | Qantas Airways
        NSN 09:30
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:10
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sat, Jun 27 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,077
        13% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 1,077
      • MEL 18:30
        11h 35m
        1 stop
        NSN 08:05
        Melbourne - Nelson | Sat, Jun 20 | Qantas Airways
        NSN 15:20
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:35
        Nelson - Melbourne | Wed, Jun 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,109
        10% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 1,109
      • MEL 12:10
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        NSN 08:05
        Melbourne - Nelson | Wed, Jul 8 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 06:00
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL 08:20
        Nelson - Melbourne | Tue, Jul 14 | Qantas Airways
        NZD 1,122
        9% off
        NZD 1,233 NZD 1,122
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:00
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
        NSN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Nelson - Melbourne | Sun, Jun 21 | Normal Airline
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      • MEL 23:55
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:45
        Melbourne - Nelson | Thu, Jul 9 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 475 NZD 628
        24% off
        24% off
        NZD 628 NZD 475
      • MEL 12:10
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        NSN 08:05
        Melbourne - Nelson | Wed, Jul 1 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 480 NZD 628
        24% off
        24% off
        NZD 628 NZD 480
      • MEL 18:45
        13h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 10:35
        Melbourne - Nelson | Sun, Jul 5 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 510 NZD 628
        19% off
        19% off
        NZD 628 NZD 510
      • MEL 18:45
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        NSN 08:05
        Melbourne - Nelson | Wed, Jul 1 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 514
        18% off
        NZD 628 NZD 514
      • MEL 18:10
        12h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 09:00
        Melbourne - Nelson | Wed, Jul 15 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 519
        17% off
        NZD 628 NZD 519
      • MEL 18:45
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        NSN 16:55
        Melbourne - Nelson | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 536
        15% off
        NZD 628 NZD 536
      • MEL 23:55
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 11:20
        Melbourne - Nelson | Mon, Jul 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 536
        15% off
        NZD 628 NZD 536
      • MEL 18:10
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 12:35
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Jun 26 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 550
        12% off
        NZD 628 NZD 550
      • MEL 18:10
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 12:35
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Jun 19 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 567
        10% off
        NZD 628 NZD 567
      • MEL 23:55
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 11:20
        Melbourne - Nelson | Sat, Jul 4 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 571
        9% off
        NZD 628 NZD 571
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:00
        Melbourne - Nelson | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Nelson are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Melbourne to Nelson

The distance between Melbourne and Nelson is 2,450.14 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 475
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 936
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,450.14 km
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Nelson route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nelson (MEL-NSN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 475 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to NSN on Thu, Jul 9), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 936 departing on Sat, Jun 20 and returning on Wed, Jun 24.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Nelson is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Nelson, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 9, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 475.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nelson travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Nelson is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Nelson on June 18, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at NZD 927.
  • The time difference between Nelson and Melbourne is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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