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Cheap flights from Australia to Nelson from $446

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NSN
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Nelson

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Tue 17/306:20
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/320:10
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$748
Mon 16/319:15
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 23/313:00
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops10h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$778
Fri 6/319:15
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/316:15
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop7h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$788
Mon 16/309:00
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/317:30
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$809
Fri 3/418:55
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop11h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 5/411:05
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop8h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$819
Thu 26/312:05
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/406:20
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$821
Fri 3/418:55
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop17h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 6/409:30
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$847
Thu 5/319:15
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/313:10
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop6h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$861
Tue 4/818:40
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop20h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/809:30
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop10h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/1$878
Thu 26/312:05
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/419:20
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$893
Tue 4/809:10
BNE
-
NSN
1 stop6h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/809:30
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop10h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$910
Thu 2/409:00
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/409:15
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$926

Find flight deals from Australia to Nelson

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Nelson flight deals. Data was last updated 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$748

One-way from

$446

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$809
17/3-24/3
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • Australia to Nelson
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19/3
  • 19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 20m total
  • Australia to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($316 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Nelson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Nelson that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Nelson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

06:20-16:55

1 stop8h 35m

Nelson

Tue 24/3

11:45-08:00

1 stop22h 15m

$748

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

19:15-11:10

1 stop13h 55m

Nelson

Mon 23/3

16:15-21:45

1 stop7h 30m

$778

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

19:15-09:30

1 stop12h 15m

Nelson

Mon 9/3

06:40-21:45

2 stops17h 05m

$788

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

09:00-11:10

1 stop24h 10m

Nelson

Mon 23/3

17:30-08:00

2 stops40h 30m

$809

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

18:55-08:05

1 stop11h 10m

Nelson

Sun 5/4

11:05-17:45

1 stop8h 40m

$819

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

12:05-20:00

1 stop5h 55m

Nelson

Fri 3/4

06:20-22:10

1 stop17h 50m

$821

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

18:50-09:30

1 stop12h 40m

Nelson

Wed 1/4

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$835

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

19:15-11:10

1 stop13h 55m

Nelson

Tue 10/3

13:10-17:40

1 stop6h 30m

$861

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

12:05-08:55

1 stop18h 50m

Nelson

Thu 2/4

19:20-08:10

1 stop14h 50m

$893

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

15:00-10:10

2 stops17h 10m

Nelson

Mon 6/4

09:30-08:05

1 stop24h 35m

$911

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Nelson

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Nelson?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nelson (average of $214). Flying from Australia to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $294). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 1 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Australia to Nelson have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
982 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Nelson (NSN), located 5.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Nelson.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Nelson?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Australia to Nelson in about 13h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2099 km between Australia and Nelson.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Nelson?

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Nelson, consider Melbourne - Nelson, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nelson or Brisbane - Nelson, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Nelson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Nelson?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nelson (average of $214). Flying from Australia to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $294). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Australia to Nelson

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Nelson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$519Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$914Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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