How long is the flight from Australia to Nelson?

Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Australia to Nelson in about 9h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2395 km between Australia and Nelson.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Nelson?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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17:55-18:00

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19:35-21:45

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11:05-08:10

1 stop23h 05m

$725

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MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

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Wed 9/9

18:55-11:20

1 stop14h 25m

Nelson

Mon 14/9

06:00-21:35

1 stop17h 35m

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BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

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Brisbane

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19:35-10:10

2 stops12h 35m

Nelson

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09:30-17:45

1 stop10h 15m

$751

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MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

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Melbourne

Thu 10/9

18:55-08:05

1 stop11h 10m

Nelson

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06:40-08:05

1 stop27h 25m

$763

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

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07:50-16:55

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$782

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23:55-10:35

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Nelson

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14:15-17:55

1 stop6h 40m

$797

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MEL Melbourne - NSN Nelson

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19:10-09:25

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nelson (average of $765). Flying from Australia to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,261). 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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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 9h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2395 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith - Nelson, Melbourne - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nelson (average of $765). Flying from Australia to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,261). 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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