Cheap flights from Australia to Nelson from $397

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NSN
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$714

One-way from

$397

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$661
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 50m total
  • Australia to Nelson
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Australia to Nelson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($142 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 29 August 2025.

Sun 12/1008:35MEL - NSN
1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1008:10NSN - MEL
1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$714
Sun 12/1006:40MEL - NSN
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1007:55NSN - MEL
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$720
Sat 11/1018:05SYD - NSN
1 stop13h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/1014:40NSN - SYD
2 stops9h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$742
Sat 6/920:15MEL - NSN
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/917:35NSN - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$751
Sun 12/1010:05SYD - NSN
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1007:55NSN - SYD
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$756
Sun 12/1017:55SYD - NSN
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1007:20NSN - SYD
1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$785
Sat 6/918:55MEL - NSN
2 stops14h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/917:35NSN - MEL
2 stops19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$874
Sat 11/1013:20SYD - NSN
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1015:10NSN - SYD
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$897
Sat 13/908:45SYD - NSN
1 stop7h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/917:35NSN - SYD
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$918
Fri 10/1018:55BNE - NSN
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 19/1109:25NSN - BNE
1 stop10h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/8$927
Thu 25/1218:10BNE - NSN
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/117:35NSN - BNE
2 stops16h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$944
Mon 29/918:55BNE - NSN
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1016:40NSN - BNE
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$972

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Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Nelson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

08:35-12:30

1 stop25h 55m

Nelson

Sun 19/10

08:10-08:05

1 stop25h 55m

$714

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

06:40-07:40

2 stops23h 00m

Nelson

Sun 19/10

07:55-22:45

1 stop16h 50m

$720

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

18:05-09:35

1 stop13h 30m

Nelson

Sat 18/10

14:40-21:40

2 stops9h 00m

$742

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

10:05-07:40

2 stops19h 35m

Nelson

Sun 19/10

07:55-08:05

1 stop26h 10m

$756

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

17:55-07:40

1 stop11h 45m

Nelson

Sun 19/10

07:20-21:40

1 stop16h 20m

$785

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

13:20-19:55

3 stops28h 35m

Nelson

Sat 18/10

15:10-08:05

2 stops18h 55m

$897

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

08:45-18:30

1 stop7h 45m

Nelson

Wed 17/9

17:35-08:15

1 stop16h 40m

$918

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 10/10

18:55-17:05

1 stop19h 10m

Nelson

Wed 19/11

09:25-16:40

1 stop10h 15m

$927

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Thu 25/12

18:10-18:25

1 stop21h 15m

Nelson

Tue 6/1

17:35-07:00

2 stops16h 25m

$944

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Mon 29/9

18:55-17:05

1 stop19h 10m

Nelson

Mon 13/10

16:40-07:30

2 stops17h 50m

$972

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/8

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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 29 August 2025.
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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

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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  • 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 and Qantas Airways fly from Australia to Nelson in about 19h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 45m. There are 2395 km between Australia and Nelson. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Australia to Nelson

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$566Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$742Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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