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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nelson from $440

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NSN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Nelson

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Best flights from Sydney to Nelson
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Nelson that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

Wed 4/219:15SYD - NSN
2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/217:30NSN - SYD
1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$730
Mon 23/210:15SYD - NSN
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/306:30NSN - SYD
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$754
Wed 25/206:10SYD - NSN
2 stops12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/306:30NSN - SYD
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$798
Sun 22/207:45SYD - NSN
1 stop9h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/315:50NSN - SYD
1 stop7h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/12$805
Wed 25/209:00SYD - NSN
2 stops9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/209:15NSN - SYD
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$831
Tue 24/206:20SYD - NSN
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/214:35NSN - SYD
2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$839
Tue 24/206:20SYD - NSN
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/316:15NSN - SYD
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$851
Wed 25/206:10SYD - NSN
2 stops12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/315:50NSN - SYD
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$857

Find flight deals from Sydney to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$730

One-way from

$440

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,162
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Nelson that are best for you.

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SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

19:15-10:10

2 stops12h 55m

Nelson

Wed 11/2

17:30-07:50

1 stop16h 20m

$730

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

10:15-11:10

1 stop22h 55m

Nelson

Wed 4/3

06:30-08:00

1 stop27h 30m

$754

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

06:10-20:45

2 stops12h 35m

Nelson

Tue 3/3

06:30-14:25

1 stop9h 55m

$798

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/2

07:45-19:35

1 stop9h 50m

Nelson

Sun 1/3

15:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

$805

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

09:00-20:45

2 stops9h 45m

Nelson

Sat 28/2

09:15-17:40

1 stop10h 25m

$831

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

06:20-15:45

1 stop7h 25m

Nelson

Sat 28/2

14:35-21:45

2 stops9h 10m

$839

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

06:20-15:45

1 stop7h 25m

Nelson

Sun 1/3

16:15-21:45

1 stop7h 30m

$851

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

06:10-20:45

2 stops12h 35m

Nelson

Sun 1/3

15:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

$857

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

07:45-19:35

2 stops9h 50m

$444

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/1

18:55-17:00

1 stop20h 05m

$619

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Nelson

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nelson (average of $283). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in August is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Nelson in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 23 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Sydney to Nelson to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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
556 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney 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 Sydney to Nelson?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Nelson in 12h 55m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Nelson is about 2099 km.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($544), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Nelson. Air New Zealand is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nelson (average of $283). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in August is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 Sydney to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sydney 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 23 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$544Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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