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Cheap flights from Australia to Nelson from $488

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NSN
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Nelson

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Nelson flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$685

One-way from

$556

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$829
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 17/7-22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Australia to Nelson
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 30m total
  • Australia to Nelson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($220 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Australia to Nelson

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 13 June 2025.

Thu 17/711:05MEL - NSN
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/717:35NSN - MEL
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$685
Sun 27/723:35BNE - NSN
2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/819:00NSN - BNE
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$706
Sun 27/708:35MEL - NSN
1 stop10h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/817:35NSN - MEL
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$711
Sat 26/708:45SYD - NSN
2 stops9h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/817:35NSN - SYD
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$712
Sun 27/719:15BNE - NSN
1 stop10h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/820:00NSN - BNE
1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$714
Fri 25/706:00SYD - NSN
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/715:25NSN - SYD
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$752
Tue 8/706:15SYD - NSN
2 stops10h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 15/710:20NSN - SYD
1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,144

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Nelson that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Nelson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

11:05-07:40

1 stop18h 35m

Nelson

Tue 22/7

17:35-08:05

1 stop16h 30m

$685

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 27/7

23:35-13:30

2 stops11h 55m

Nelson

Sun 3/8

19:00-08:30

1 stop15h 30m

$706

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 27/7

08:35-21:00

1 stop10h 25m

Nelson

Sun 3/8

17:35-08:05

1 stop16h 30m

$711

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

08:45-20:25

2 stops9h 40m

Nelson

Sat 2/8

17:35-08:15

1 stop16h 40m

$712

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 27/7

19:15-07:40

1 stop10h 25m

Nelson

Sun 3/8

20:00-08:05

1 stop14h 05m

$714

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/7

06:00-19:00

2 stops11h 00m

Nelson

Mon 28/7

15:25-21:40

1 stop8h 15m

$752

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

06:15-19:10

2 stops10h 55m

Nelson

Tue 15/7

10:20-18:10

1 stop9h 50m

$1,144

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 12/10

22:55-11:25

2 stops9h 30m

$488

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

18:55-20:25

2 stops23h 30m

$556

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 6/7

18:40-13:30

1 stop16h 50m

$563

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to NSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Nelson as you normally would.

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches 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.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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.

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

  • 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.

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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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$567Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$828Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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