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Cheap flights from Australia to Nelson from $341

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
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$540

One-way from

$341

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$593
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 26/8-2/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • Australia to Nelson
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Australia to Nelson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($210 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 15 July 2025.

Wed 27/815:00MEL - NSN
2 stops16h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/906:50NSN - MEL
2 stops8h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/7$540
Wed 27/809:45BNE - NSN
2 stops8h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/909:30NSN - BNE
2 stops10h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/7$569
Fri 10/1022:55BNE - NSN
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1114:20NSN - BNE
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$634
Thu 28/818:25MEL - NSN
2 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/909:45NSN - MEL
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$720
Wed 27/817:55SYD - NSN
1 stop24h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/906:45NSN - SYD
1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/7$723
Sat 15/1108:50BNE - NSN
1 stop7h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1110:50NSN - BNE
1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$776
Wed 27/820:00SYD - NSN
3 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/915:00NSN - SYD
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$890
Wed 27/822:00SYD - NSN
2 stops18h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 3/910:20NSN - SYD
3 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/7$1,428

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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

Wed 27/8

15:00-09:50

2 stops16h 50m

Nelson

Wed 3/9

06:50-13:45

2 stops8h 55m

$540

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 27/8

09:45-20:25

2 stops8h 40m

Nelson

Wed 3/9

09:30-18:05

2 stops10h 35m

$569

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 10/10

22:55-13:40

1 stop11h 45m

Nelson

Thu 20/11

14:20-07:25

1 stop20h 05m

$634

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

18:25-10:35

2 stops14h 10m

Nelson

Thu 4/9

09:45-08:05

2 stops24h 20m

$720

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

17:55-20:20

1 stop24h 25m

Nelson

Wed 3/9

06:45-21:40

1 stop16h 55m

$723

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sat 15/11

08:50-19:35

1 stop7h 45m

Nelson

Sat 22/11

10:50-17:00

1 stop9h 10m

$776

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

20:00-12:05

3 stops14h 05m

Nelson

Wed 3/9

15:00-09:35

2 stops20h 35m

$890

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

22:00-18:30

2 stops18h 30m

Nelson

Wed 3/9

10:20-08:40

3 stops24h 20m

$1,428

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

17:55-13:55

1 stop18h 00m

$485

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 19/12

18:55-11:15

1 stop14h 20m

$651

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/7

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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.

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 15 July 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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?

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Top 2 airlines flying from Australia to Nelson

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$562Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$822Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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