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$393+ Cheap flights to Nelson

— NSN
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nelson in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nelson

Fri 4/1219:25 -
2 stops11h 35m
Mon 7/1211:55 -
1 stop11h 55m
Deal found 8/11$812
Wed 2/1211:50 -
1 stop7h 55m
Mon 7/1206:00 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 9/11$832
Tue 24/1118:15 -
1 stop12h 55m
Sat 28/1115:00 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 11/11$857
Thu 10/1220:25 -
1 stop14h 10m
Thu 31/1216:20 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 11/11$860
Sun 29/1118:15 -
1 stop21h 10m
Mon 7/1215:20 -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 8/11$886

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Return from

$812

One-way from

$393

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$938
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/12-7/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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19/1-31/12
  • 19/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/1

06:25-14:45

1 stop6h 20m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$393

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

19:25-13:15

1 stop15h 50m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$449

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

07:20-09:00

2 stops23h 40m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$474

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/1

18:40-19:15

1 stop22h 35m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$487

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/1

07:20-20:45

2 stops11h 25m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$567

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/1

19:25-15:35

2 stops18h 10m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$612

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

09:40-09:10

1 stop21h 30m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$650

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/12

07:20-19:15

2 stops9h 55m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$697

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

11:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

Nelson

Mon 7/12

06:00-10:35

1 stop6h 35m

$832

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/11

18:15-09:10

1 stop12h 55m

Nelson

Sat 28/11

15:00-07:50

1 stop18h 50m

$857

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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

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
684 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
684 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
684 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?

    Nelson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson. One-way flights to Nelson typically cost $209, while return flights cost around $222.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 35 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. Relax, Explore, Unwind — Coastal Comfort at The Little Monaco is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 km away from Nelson).

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