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Flights from Melbourne to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 6h 08m door to door (71 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 08m
MELNSNAKL

Melbourne to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey6h 08mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Nelson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MEL Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sun12:15 MEL17:36 AKL1h 24m connection19:00 AKL20:23 NSNAir New Zealand
50 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 08m
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MEL Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Tue11:15 MEL16:24 CHC2h 36m connection19:00 CHC19:48 NSNJetstar Airways + Air New Zealand
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 33m
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MEL Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Sat19:00 MEL00:16 WLG9h 14m connection09:30 WLG10:07 NSNAir New Zealand
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,448 km1,520 miles
Journey time
6h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hNelson vs Melbourne
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
MEL, AVV → NSN

Flights from Melbourne to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,448 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Nelson?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Nelson?
Nelson is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.

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