Flights from Melbourne to Nelson

Flight deals from Melbourne to Nelson

Looking for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Nelson, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Nelson.R 8,340 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Nelson on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,340, select.

Flying from Melbourne to Nelson

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	R 4,206, Nelson
Cheapest month to fly	July
Cheapest airport to fly from	Melbourne Tullamarine

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Nelson

We've compared the best online travel agents and flight providers on the internet to find the cheapest plane tickets from Melbourne to Nelson. Other savvy travellers recently found return flights from R 8,340 and one-way tickets from R 4,206 one-way. Ready to join them? Here are a few tips to help you do it the smart way.

Fly from Melbourne Tullamarine into Nelson

At the moment, the lowest priced flight tickets to Nelson are from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Nelson Airport.

Fly in July

We crunched the flight calendar and found the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Nelson is currently July.

Fly on a Thursday

From our data, we can see that Thursday seems to be the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Nelson.

Flex your dates for the best rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the cheapest day of the year to fly from Melbourne to anywhere you choose in Nelson.

Watch as fares rise and fall

With Price Alerts, we'll let you know when flight prices from Melbourne to Nelson go up or down so you can book when the time is just right.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the average Melbourne to Nelson flight price?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from Melbourne to Nelson we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like R 8,340 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average Nelson ticket price of R 11,768.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nelson is currently January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Nelson on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Nelson on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

Are there any direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson?

Currently, there aren't any direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson, but you can still fly with a stopover.

If I'm flying from Melbourne, where in Nelson is cheapest to fly into?

If you're flying from Melbourne, the cheapest city in Nelson to fly into is Nelson. The cheapest airport serving Nelson at the moment is Nelson.