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NSN — MEL
4 gen — 11 gen1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Nelson

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Cheapest airline

Air New Zealand

Good round-trip deal

$965 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
On average, Air New Zealand currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nelson (avg. price of $912).
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dom 18/109:25NSN - SYD
1 stop24h 25mAir New Zealand
dom 25/107:45SYD - NSN
1 stop28h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$835
lun 19/117:45NSN - SYD
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
dom 1/207:45SYD - NSN
1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$857
dom 18/111:55NSN - SYD
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom 25/121:45SYD - NSN
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$894
dom 18/109:25NSN - MEL
1 stop24h 30mAir New Zealand
dom 25/118:55MEL - NSN
1 stop14h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$904
ven 20/315:50NSN - PER
1 stop30h 00mAir New Zealand
ven 27/318:50PER - NSN
1 stop10h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$910
dom 18/111:55NSN - MEL
2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom 25/120:35MEL - NSN
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,007
ven 20/317:35NSN - PER
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
ven 27/322:40PER - NSN
3 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,251
lun 19/112:00NSN - SYD
2 stops11h 30mQantas Airways
dom 1/206:05SYD - NSN
2 stops9h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,257
dom 18/113:10NSN - SYD
2 stops10h 20mQantas Airways
dom 25/119:30SYD - NSN
2 stops19h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,298
dom 18/111:55NSN - PER
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom 25/123:30PER - NSN
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,352
dom 18/118:00NSN - PER
2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand
dom 25/118:50PER - NSN
1 stop12h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$1,533
mer 24/1217:40NSN - PER
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun 29/1215:20PER - NSN
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,744

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Find flights departing from Nelson that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 5 dicembre 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

ven 16/1

17:35-17:40

1 stop26h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 23/1

19:15-14:30

1 stop17h 15m

$759

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

dom 18/1

09:25-07:50

1 stop24h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 25/1

07:45-14:30

1 stop28h 45m

$835

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

lun 19/1

17:45-08:45

1 stop17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 1/2

07:45-18:35

1 stop8h 50m

$857

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

dom 18/1

11:55-21:00

1 stop11h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 25/1

21:45-19:05

2 stops19h 20m

$894

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

dom 18/1

09:25-07:55

1 stop24h 30m

Melbourne

dom 25/1

18:55-11:15

1 stop14h 20m

$904

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

ven 20/3

15:50-16:50

1 stop30h 00m

Perth

ven 27/3

18:50-10:35

1 stop10h 45m

$910

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

ven 16/1

08:10-21:10

2 stops15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 23/1

08:45-07:50

2 stops21h 05m

$950

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

dom 18/1

11:55-22:50

2 stops12h 55m

Melbourne

dom 25/1

20:35-19:05

2 stops20h 30m

$1,007

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

ven 20/3

17:35-16:50

2 stops28h 15m

Perth

ven 27/3

22:40-19:35

3 stops15h 55m

$1,251

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

dom 18/1

11:55-22:45

2 stops15h 50m

Perth

dom 25/1

23:30-19:05

2 stops14h 35m

$1,352

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson

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When is the best time to book a flight from Nelson?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelson to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from Nelson is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nelson?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson (average of $330). Flying from Nelson in December will prove the most costly (average of $493). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Nelson?

When flying from Nelson check dates and pricing for the following: Air New Zealand. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $568

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Nelson offers frequent flights to Auckland (149 flights per day), Wellington (94 flights per day) and Christchurch (65 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $358
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $70

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Christchurch, with prices starting at $70. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Christchurch
Christchurch
From $70
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $358

Airline reviews for flights from Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Nelson. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand from Nelson to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Nelson are Auckland, Melbourne Airport, Wellington. Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch are the most popular locations from Nelson year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Nelson for as low as $70 to Christchurch (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $453 to fly from Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Nelson?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Nelson we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Nelson to Auckland starting at $2,877

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Nelson is April. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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