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$396+ Cheap flights to Nelson

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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18 Aug — 25 Aug1
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Flights to Nelson in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nelson in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 13 August 2025.

Return from

$826

One-way from

$396

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$662
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 26/9-3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Fri 26/918:45SYD - NSN
1 stop13h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/1020:00NSN - SYD
1 stop14h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/8$826
Sat 27/916:35SYD - NSN
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1017:45NSN - SYD
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,027
Sat 27/918:55SYD - NSN
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 4/1017:35NSN - SYD
1 stop26h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/8$1,076

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/9

18:45-09:50

1 stop13h 05m

Nelson

Fri 3/10

20:00-07:15

1 stop14h 15m

$826

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/9

16:35-08:35

2 stops14h 00m

Nelson

Sat 4/10

17:45-09:35

1 stop18h 50m

$1,027

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/9

18:55-14:40

1 stop17h 45m

Nelson

Sat 4/10

17:35-17:10

1 stop26h 35m

$1,076

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

21:45-07:40

2 stops31h 55m

$396

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

06:00-16:25

2 stops8h 25m

$405

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

17:55-07:40

1 stop11h 45m

$442

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

17:55-14:55

1 stop19h 00m

$462

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/12

18:50-08:00

1 stop11h 10m

$531

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

19:15-10:00

1 stop12h 45m

$588

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

21:45-08:55

2 stops33h 10m

$692

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Deals found on 12/8

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nelson

How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Nelson takes 13 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Nelson from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson?

The most popular airline flying from Sydney to Nelson is Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $369
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $484

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nelson?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to Nelson is Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated 13 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand to New Zealand 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
504 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Nelson

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Nelson (NSN) if they wish to fly to Nelson. The Nelson airport is 5.9 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nelson if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nelson on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nelson.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Nelson have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nelson can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nelson?

    Yes. Nelson has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cosy caravan fun in sunny Nelson with wifi! is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 km away from Nelson).

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