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$420+ 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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NSN
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 14 November 2025.

Return from

$880

One-way from

$420

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$896
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/12-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 25m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 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 14 November 2025.

Thu 11/1220:15SYD - NSN
2 stops10h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/317:35NSN - SYD
2 stops17h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$684
Tue 9/1218:50SYD - NSN
1 stop12h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1206:40NSN - SYD
1 stop27h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$690
Fri 12/1218:50SYD - NSN
1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/316:10NSN - SYD
2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$699
Sat 6/1217:55SYD - NSN
1 stop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1214:50NSN - SYD
1 stop19h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$713
Wed 19/1118:50SYD - NSN
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/1212:00NSN - SYD
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$729
Sat 13/1218:50SYD - NSN
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/316:10NSN - SYD
2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11$829

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

20:15-09:10

2 stops10h 55m

Nelson

Mon 9/3

17:35-08:45

2 stops17h 10m

$684

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

18:50-09:10

1 stop12h 20m

Nelson

Tue 16/12

06:40-07:50

1 stop27h 10m

$690

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/12

18:50-08:45

1 stop11h 55m

Nelson

Tue 10/3

16:10-08:45

2 stops18h 35m

$699

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

17:55-08:55

1 stop13h 00m

Nelson

Mon 8/12

14:50-07:50

1 stop19h 00m

$713

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/12

18:50-11:40

1 stop14h 50m

Nelson

Tue 10/3

16:10-08:45

2 stops18h 35m

$829

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

17:55-12:30

1 stop16h 35m

Nelson

Sat 14/3

09:25-07:50

1 stop24h 25m

$880

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

06:20-08:45

2 stops24h 25m

$420

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

15:50-08:55

2 stops15h 05m

$427

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

09:55-15:40

1 stop27h 45m

$435

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

18:55-08:55

1 stop12h 00m

$684

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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 14 November 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
526 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

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 (5 hours 55 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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