$167+ Cheap flights from Nelson

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NSN — SYD
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest return flight

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 2/9

10:05-08:45

1 stop24h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

07:50-09:35

1 stop23h 45m

$557

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 13/9

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

18:10-11:15

1 stop15h 05m

$566

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 11/9

06:00-21:35

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

18:10-11:15

1 stop15h 05m

$584
Fastest return journey

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 31/8

14:55-21:50

2 stops8h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:10-20:05

1 stop8h 55m

$597

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 9/11

06:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

19:10-10:10

2 stops13h 00m

$622

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Tue 15/9

12:10-08:10

1 stop22h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

19:20-09:10

2 stops11h 50m

$645

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 21/9

11:05-17:45

1 stop8h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 8/10

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$692

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 21/9

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

18:10-11:15

1 stop15h 05m

$702

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 21/9

16:15-21:50

1 stop7h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

18:20-09:10

2 stops11h 50m

$738

NelsonMelbourne

NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 3/9

20:10-08:10

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

18:30-15:10

2 stops18h 40m

$744

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson (average of $545). Flying from Nelson in November will prove the most costly (average of $972). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Nelson offers frequent flights to Auckland (70 flights per day), Christchurch (59 flights per day) and Wellington (55 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $402
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $78

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Christchurch, with prices starting at $78. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Christchurch
Christchurch
From $78
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $402

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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, Wellington, Christchurch. 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 $78 to Christchurch (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $473 to fly from Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Nelson is October. The most expensive month for flights is November. 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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