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Cheap flights from Australia to Nelson from $753

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NSN
6 May — 13 May1
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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$753

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$699
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/6-22/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Australia to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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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 May 2025.

Sun 15/623:35BNE - NSN
2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/614:25NSN - BNE
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$753
Fri 13/619:15BNE - NSN
1 stop12h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/620:00NSN - BNE
1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$761
Thu 1/518:05SYD - NSN
1 stop11h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 17/508:55NSN - SYD
1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$930
Thu 1/518:25MEL - NSN
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 17/508:55NSN - MEL
1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$955
Tue 13/506:15SYD - NSN
2 stops10h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 21/508:45NSN - SYD
2 stops15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,319
Thu 1/514:45SYD - NSN
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/514:40NSN - SYD
2 stops9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,336
Thu 1/508:45MEL - NSN
2 stops11h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 17/510:20NSN - MEL
2 stops14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,343

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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 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Nelson that are best for you.

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Australia

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Nelson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 15/6

23:35-11:25

2 stops9h 50m

Nelson

Sun 22/6

14:25-08:05

1 stop19h 40m

$753

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 13/6

19:15-09:35

1 stop12h 20m

Nelson

Mon 16/6

20:00-08:05

1 stop14h 05m

$761

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

09:15-19:45

1 stop8h 30m

Nelson

Wed 21/5

09:30-17:40

1 stop10h 10m

$994

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

06:15-18:30

2 stops10h 15m

Nelson

Wed 21/5

08:45-21:55

2 stops15h 10m

$1,319

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 1/5

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

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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 1 May 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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  • 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?

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

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

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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 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$603Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$843Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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