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Cheap flights from Sydney 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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NSN
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 June 2026.

Sat 1/817:55
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops14h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/819:05
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop15h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$635
Wed 5/817:55
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops14h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/817:55
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$657
Tue 11/809:10
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop21h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 15/815:20
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/6$687
Tue 4/809:10
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop8h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 11/816:20
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops7h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$698
Tue 4/806:20
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/810:05
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$705

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$635

One-way from

$388

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$762
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/8-9/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

17:55-10:10

2 stops14h 15m

Nelson

Wed 12/8

17:55-08:45

2 stops16h 50m

$657

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

09:10-09:00

1 stop21h 50m

Nelson

Sat 15/8

16:20-21:50

2 stops7h 30m

$687

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

17:55-09:00

1 stop13h 05m

Nelson

Tue 28/7

10:40-21:50

2 stops13h 10m

$735

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

17:55-12:40

1 stop16h 45m

Nelson

Tue 11/8

09:40-18:10

2 stops10h 30m

$745

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/7

09:05-09:00

2 stops21h 55m

Nelson

Wed 22/7

16:20-08:45

2 stops18h 25m

$852
Fastest return journey

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

07:50-16:55

1 stop7h 05m

Nelson

Mon 18/1

06:00-11:55

1 stop7h 55m

$869

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

19:20-08:05

1 stop10h 45m

Nelson

Mon 18/1

13:45-21:50

2 stops10h 05m

$879

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/8

11:40-08:05

1 stop18h 25m

Nelson

Mon 24/8

17:45-18:10

1 stop26h 25m

$1,005
Cheapest one-way

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

17:55-10:10

2 stops14h 15m

$388

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/7

06:20-20:05

2 stops11h 45m

$450

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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 $691). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,169). 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 23 June 2026.
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
645 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 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 14h 15m. 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 ($653), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Nelson. Air New Zealand is priced at 24% 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 $691). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,169). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$653Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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