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 (7 hours 0 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson?

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

How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Nelson takes 9 hours 50 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.

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.

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).

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Flights to Nelson in 2025

Return from	$802
One-way from	$619
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$879

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3 total stops
19h 50m total
Sydney to Nelson

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19h 05m total
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Mon 17/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 20/1115:50NSN - SYD

1 stop7h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$802

Wed 12/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand

Wed 19/1115:00NSN - SYD

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/9$813

Wed 12/1119:15SYD - NSN

1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1106:40NSN - SYD

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/9$819

Fri 14/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 21/1112:00NSN - SYD

1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$849

Fri 14/1106:20SYD - NSN

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1120:15NSN - SYD

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9$873

Sun 9/1106:20SYD - NSN

1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1117:30NSN - SYD

2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/9$888

Mon 17/1109:00SYD - NSN

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1119:00NSN - SYD

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9$905

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Tue 17/309:55SYD - NSN

1 stop9h 50mAir New Zealand

Fri 20/317:45NSN - SYD

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$782

Wed 12/1119:15SYD - NSN

1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1106:40NSN - SYD

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/9$819

Mon 17/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 20/1115:50NSN - SYD

1 stop7h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$802

Wed 12/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand

Wed 19/1115:00NSN - SYD

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/9$813

Fri 14/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 21/1112:00NSN - SYD

1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$849

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Wed 29/1018:50SYD - NSN

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:50NSN - SYD

2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10$837

Wed 29/1019:15SYD - NSN

2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/1110:40NSN - SYD

2 stops9h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/10$842

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Sun 15/206:20SYD - NSN

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9$419

Sun 15/207:45SYD - NSN

2 stops9h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/9$469

Fri 26/1219:15SYD - NSN

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/9$619

Sat 27/1220:15SYD - NSN

2 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/9$674

Sat 20/1218:50SYD - NSN

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 27/9$726

Sat 27/1218:40SYD - NSN

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9$728

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

09:55-21:45

1 stop9h 50m

Nelson

Fri 20/3

17:45-08:45

1 stop17h 00m

$782

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SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

19:15-09:10

2 stops11h 55m

Nelson

Thu 20/11

15:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

$802

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SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

19:15-08:55

2 stops11h 40m

Nelson

Wed 19/11

15:00-21:45

1 stop8h 45m

$813

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

19:15-09:30

1 stop12h 15m

Nelson

Wed 19/11

06:40-18:05

1 stop13h 25m

$819

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

19:15-08:55

2 stops11h 40m

Nelson

Fri 21/11

12:00-07:50

1 stop21h 50m

$849

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

06:20-10:35

1 stop26h 15m

$419

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

07:45-19:35

2 stops9h 50m

$469

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

20:15-11:40

2 stops13h 25m

$674

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/12

19:15-08:55

2 stops11h 40m

$684

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/12

18:50-14:55

1 stop18h 05m

$726

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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.

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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.

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6.0

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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 (7 hours 0 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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