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Sat, Mar 7
Nelson NSNMelbourne MEL
£172
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Wed, Mar 4
Nelson NSNMelbourne MEL
£225
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1 stop
Sat, Mar 7
Nelson NSNMelbourne MEL
£240
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Sat, Mar 7
Nelson NSNMelbourne MEL
£242
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Wed, Mar 4
Nelson NSNMelbourne MEL
£244
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Sat, Mar 7
Nelson NSNMelbourne MEL
£246
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Sat, Mar 7 – Tue, Mar 10
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£415
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Sat, Mar 7 – Tue, Mar 10
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£429
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Fri, Mar 6 – Tue, Mar 10
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£431
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sat, Mar 7
Nelson NSNMelbourne MEL
£435
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Sat, Mar 7 – Tue, Mar 10
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£437
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£172

Cheapest round-trip

£415

Average round-trip

£531

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18-$22 (adult one-way; return tickets available)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22-$26 (adult one-way)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55-$85 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40-$75 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50-$120 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Nelson
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Nelson to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
24°C13°C
14 Feb
22°C13°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
29°C18°C
15 Feb
23°C15°C
Monday
9 Feb
87%
25°C19°C
16 Feb
85%
23°C18°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
87%
25°C18°C
17 Feb
22°C17°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
78%
31°C17°C
18 Feb
26°C17°C
Thursday
12 Feb
87%
17°C15°C
19 Feb
82%
26°C20°C
Friday
13 Feb
20°C13°C
20 Feb
73%
33°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Qantas, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Nelson and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nelson?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nelson and Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gold Coast, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Hobart, Phuket City, Canberra, Palmerston North, Adelaide, Gaborone, Darwin, Seoul, Los Angeles, Dublin, Hamilton, Whanganui, Beira.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
What airports are near Nelson?
The main airport in Nelson is Nelson. It is also served by Nelson, Woodbourne.
Which airlines fly between Nelson and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Nelson and Melbourne with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Nelson and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nelson and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Nelson and Melbourne?
Traveling between Nelson and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Nelson?
There are a number of airports in and around Nelson. The main one is Nelson and other nearby airports include Nelson, Woodbourne
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Melbourne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nelson, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Melbourne arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Nelson and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between Nelson and Melbourne arrive?

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