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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Nelson from $464

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — NSN
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$736

One-way from

$464

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$921
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Brisbane to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Brisbane to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Sun 1/318:05
BNE
-
NSN
1 stop13h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/314:35
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop19h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$736
Fri 27/218:05
BNE
-
NSN
1 stop12h 25m
Air New Zealand
Fri 6/317:45
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop16h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$751
Sun 1/322:55
BNE
-
NSN
2 stops8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/317:35
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$763
Fri 27/212:55
BNE
-
NSN
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/308:10
NSN
-
BNE
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$800
Tue 4/809:10
BNE
-
NSN
1 stop6h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/809:30
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop10h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/1$914

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane 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 15 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Nelson that are best for you.

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Nelson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 1/3

18:05-10:35

1 stop13h 30m

Nelson

Sun 8/3

14:35-07:00

1 stop19h 25m

$736

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

18:05-09:30

1 stop12h 25m

Nelson

Fri 6/3

17:45-07:00

1 stop16h 15m

$751

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 1/3

22:55-10:10

2 stops8h 15m

Nelson

Sun 8/3

17:35-07:00

1 stop16h 25m

$763

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 27/2

12:55-17:35

2 stops25h 40m

Nelson

Fri 6/3

08:10-08:40

2 stops27h 30m

$800

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sat 28/2

18:05-11:10

1 stop14h 05m

$464

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sat 28/2

20:25-19:35

3 stops20h 10m

$1,205

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Deals found on 14/1

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Nelson (average of $233). Flying from Brisbane to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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.

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 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Brisbane to Nelson. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Nelson?

    Departing from Brisbane to Nelson will take you 13h 30m. The distance between Brisbane and Nelson is about 2395 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Brisbane to Nelson round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $647, was found to be the cheapest airline from Brisbane to Nelson.. Air New Zealand is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Brisbane to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Nelson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Nelson?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Nelson (average of $233). Flying from Brisbane to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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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Top airline flying from Brisbane to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Brisbane 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 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$647Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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