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NZ Return flights from $1,068

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,068

JQ,NZ Return flights from $1,086

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,086

JQ,NZ,S8 Return flights from $1,119

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,119

NZ,QF Return flights from $1,200

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,200

NZ,S8 Return flights from $1,208

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,208

QF Return flights from $1,209

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,209

JQ,NZ,QF Return flights from $1,219

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,219

JQ,NZ,OG Return flights from $1,256

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,256

NZ,QF,S8 Return flights from $1,285

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,285

NZ,TN Return flights from $1,322

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,322

NZ,VA Return flights from $1,330

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,330

JQ,NZ,TN Return flights from $1,338

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,338

NZ,QF,TN Return flights from $1,363

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,363

NZ,QF,VA Return flights from $1,371

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,371

EK,JQ,NZ,S8 Return flights from $1,401

Dep.art Sat 19 DecRet.urn Thu 31 Dec^$1,401

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Average Melbourne to Nelson Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Nelson return airfares.

December 2026

$873

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Nelson

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Nelson?

The cheapest month to travel is typically December.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Nelson cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Nelson is $1068.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Nelson is 19 December 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Nelson?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Nelson is Air New Zealand.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Nelson take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Nelson.

What is the IATA airport code for Nelson?

The IATA code for Nelson is NSN. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -41.30006, 173.2249.

When should you book flights to Nelson?

From our data, you should book flights to Nelson 60 days out.

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