What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Nelson?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 36m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Nelson?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Nelson on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Nelson?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $787. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Nelson?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 39m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Sydney to Nelson?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Nelson in 14h 25m. 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 ($572), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Nelson. Air New Zealand is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Nelson?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Nelson flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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).

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.

$384+ Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nelson

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Nelson

Round-trip from	$736
One-way from	$384
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$860

Air New Zealand
1/11-8/11
4 total stops
23h 35m total
Sydney to Nelson

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Qantas Airways
9/2
1 total stop
22h 55m total
Sydney to Nelson

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops14h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 8/1114:35NSN - SYD

2 stops9h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$736

Sat 1/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1115:10NSN - SYD

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$890

Thu 25/1218:50SYD - NSN

1 stop12h 20mAir New Zealand

Thu 8/115:00NSN - SYD

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$901

Thu 25/1215:35SYD - NSN

2 stops15h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 8/112:00NSN - SYD

2 stops11h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,348

Best flights from Sydney to Nelson
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Sat 1/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops14h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 8/1114:35NSN - SYD

2 stops9h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$736

Mon 13/1006:15SYD - NSN

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1006:50NSN - SYD

2 stops8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$785

Thu 30/1019:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1115:00NSN - SYD

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$832

Sat 1/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1115:10NSN - SYD

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$890

One-way flights from Sydney to Nelson
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Nelson. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Mon 9/218:40SYD - NSN

1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$384

Sun 15/218:40SYD - NSN

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$414

Mon 9/219:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$426

Fri 14/1108:45SYD - NSN

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$436

Thu 13/1106:15SYD - NSN

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$445

Sun 15/213:55SYD - NSN

2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$489

Mon 15/1206:10SYD - NSN

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$504

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Price

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

19:15-11:40

2 stops14h 25m

Nelson

Sat 8/11

14:35-21:45

2 stops9h 10m

$736

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

06:15-20:25

2 stops12h 10m

Nelson

Mon 20/10

06:50-13:45

2 stops8h 55m

$785

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

19:15-09:10

2 stops11h 55m

Nelson

Thu 6/11

15:00-20:50

1 stop7h 50m

$832

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

19:15-11:10

2 stops13h 55m

Nelson

Sat 8/11

15:10-21:45

2 stops32h 35m

$890

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

18:40-19:35

1 stop22h 55m

$384

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

18:40-12:40

1 stop16h 00m

$414

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

19:15-09:10

2 stops11h 55m

$426

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

08:45-08:55

1 stop22h 10m

$436

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/11

06:15-10:10

2 stops25h 55m

$445

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

13:55-11:40

2 stops19h 45m

$489

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

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Nelson in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

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

505 reviews

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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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Sydney to Nelson?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Nelson in 14h 25m. 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 ($572), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Nelson. Air New Zealand is priced at 31% 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

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