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$398+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NSN
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nelson in 2025

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Best flights to Nelson
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Nelson that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Sat 14/219:15SYD - NSN
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/214:35NSN - SYD
2 stops9h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$765
Tue 27/106:20SYD - NSN
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/206:40NSN - SYD
2 stops9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$807
Fri 13/219:15SYD - NSN
2 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/215:50NSN - SYD
1 stop7h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/12$765
Wed 21/106:10SYD - NSN
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/220:10NSN - SYD
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$831
Thu 12/219:15SYD - NSN
1 stop13h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 19/215:50NSN - SYD
1 stop7h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/12$768
Tue 27/117:55SYD - NSN
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/217:30NSN - SYD
1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/12$797
Wed 21/120:15SYD - NSN
1 stop12h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/213:15NSN - SYD
1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/12$803

Find flight deals to Nelson

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 31 December 2025.

Return from

$765

One-way from

$398

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,152
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 55m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

19:15-14:30

1 stop17h 15m

Nelson

Sat 21/2

14:35-21:45

2 stops9h 10m

$765

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

19:15-10:40

2 stops13h 25m

Nelson

Wed 18/2

15:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

$765

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

19:15-11:10

1 stop13h 55m

Nelson

Thu 19/2

15:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

$768

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

17:55-11:15

1 stop15h 20m

Nelson

Tue 3/2

17:30-07:50

1 stop16h 20m

$797

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

20:15-10:35

1 stop12h 20m

Nelson

Wed 18/2

13:15-21:45

1 stop10h 30m

$803

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

06:20-15:45

1 stop7h 25m

Nelson

Tue 3/2

06:40-14:35

2 stops9h 55m

$807

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

06:10-19:50

2 stops11h 40m

Nelson

Wed 18/2

20:10-18:25

2 stops24h 15m

$831

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

19:15-09:10

2 stops11h 55m

$398

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/2

06:10-08:55

3 stops24h 45m

$568

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/1

13:00-10:10

1 stop19h 10m

$631

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Deals found on 29/12

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nelson?

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

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 31 December 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
562 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 (8 hours 40 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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