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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Nelson from $388

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — NSN
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Nelson

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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 7 July 2026.

Thu 20/819:10
BNE
-
NSN
2 stops12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Thu 27/819:20
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop14h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$693
Wed 5/811:00
BNE
-
NSN
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/817:30
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$696
Fri 28/819:10
BNE
-
NSN
1 stop11h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/817:45
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$699
Wed 5/819:10
BNE
-
NSN
2 stops12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 15/811:55
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop8h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$702
Mon 17/819:10
BNE
-
NSN
1 stop11h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 24/816:15
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop17h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/7$703
Wed 19/819:10
BNE
-
NSN
2 stops13h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 26/811:55
NSN
-
BNE
1 stop8h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$713

Find 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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$693

One-way from

$388

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,035
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/8-27/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • Brisbane to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 00m total
  • Brisbane to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 7 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Thu 20/8

19:10-09:10

2 stops12h 00m

Nelson

Thu 27/8

19:20-08:05

1 stop14h 45m

$693

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 28/8

19:10-09:00

1 stop11h 50m

Nelson

Mon 31/8

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$699

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 5/8

19:10-09:10

2 stops12h 00m

Nelson

Sat 15/8

16:20-08:10

2 stops17h 50m

$702

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 7/8

14:45-12:40

2 stops19h 55m

Nelson

Fri 14/8

19:20-08:05

1 stop14h 45m

$702

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 19/8

19:10-10:10

2 stops13h 00m

Nelson

Wed 26/8

11:55-18:25

1 stop8h 30m

$713

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Mon 17/8

19:10-09:10

2 stops12h 00m

Nelson

Mon 24/8

17:30-08:10

1 stop16h 40m

$733

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 24/7

11:00-14:45

1 stop25h 45m

Nelson

Mon 27/7

17:45-08:05

1 stop16h 20m

$823
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Mon 27/7

09:00-17:10

1 stop6h 10m

Nelson

Wed 29/7

09:30-17:45

1 stop10h 15m

$1,009
Cheapest one-way

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Thu 20/8

19:10-10:10

2 stops13h 00m

$388

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sat 5/9

19:35-10:10

2 stops12h 35m

$475

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to Nelson

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to Nelson

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Nelson (average of $798). Flying from Brisbane to Nelson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,245). 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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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 7 July 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
649 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
649 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Brisbane to Nelson?

    Departing from Brisbane to Nelson will take you 12h. 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 $661, was found to be the cheapest airline from Brisbane to Nelson.. Air New Zealand is 30% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Nelson (average of $798). Flying from Brisbane to Nelson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,245). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$661Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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