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Cheap flights from Nelson to Sydney from $376

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — SYD
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelson (NSN) to Sydney (SYD). 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 1 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$792

One-way from

$376

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$596
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($215 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 August 2025.

Sat 13/917:35NSN - SYD
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/918:05SYD - NSN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$792
Thu 4/906:50NSN - SYD
1 stop12h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/917:55SYD - NSN
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/7$829
Thu 4/910:20NSN - SYD
1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 7/918:55SYD - NSN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/7$930

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Nelson

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 13/9

17:35-07:30

1 stop15h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/9

18:05-19:30

1 stop23h 25m

$792

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 4/9

06:50-17:40

1 stop12h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

17:55-07:40

1 stop11h 45m

$829

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 4/9

10:20-18:10

1 stop9h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

18:55-17:05

1 stop20h 10m

$930

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 30/8

17:35-08:15

1 stop16h 40m

$376

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 13/9

06:00-08:05

1 stop28h 05m

$388

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Deals found on 31/7

Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Sydney

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Nelson to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 NSN to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelson to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nelson to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Nelson to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Nelson to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Nelson to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $871.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Nelson to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 45m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Nelson to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Wellington (WLG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 1 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Nelson to Sydney. 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
501 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

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
501 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
501 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
501 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nelson to Sydney round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $829, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nelson to Sydney. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Nelson to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$583Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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