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Flights from Nelson to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 55m door to door (126 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 55m
NSNMELAKL

Nelson to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey5h 55mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Melbourne

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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NSN Auckland (AKL) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Mon10:15 NSN11:30 AKL0h 45m connection12:15 AKL14:10 MELAir New Zealand
58 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 55m
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NSN Christchurch (CHC) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Tue13:15 NSN14:03 CHC1h 57m connection16:00 CHC17:41 MELAir New Zealand
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 26m
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NSN Wellington (WLG) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Wed13:15 NSN13:44 WLG2h 16m connection16:00 WLG17:49 MELAir New Zealand + Qantas
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 34m
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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
5h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hMelbourne vs Nelson
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
NSN → MEL, AVV

Flights from Nelson to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Melbourne?
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 Nelson to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,448 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Melbourne?
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 Nelson and Melbourne?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Nelson and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Nelson.

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