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$157+ Cheap flights from Nelson

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NSN — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Nelson

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$146 or less
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Cheapest flights from Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sun 4/511:15NSN - MEL
1 stop11h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/518:25MEL - NSN
1 stop23h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$694
Thu 8/520:10NSN - SYD
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/509:05SYD - NSN
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$697
Fri 9/508:00NSN - MEL
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/511:05MEL - NSN
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$725
Sat 10/514:40NSN - SYD
2 stops9h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 16/518:20SYD - NSN
2 stops13h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$864
Thu 8/506:00NSN - PER
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/523:40PER - NSN
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,250
Thu 8/506:00NSN - PER
1 stop14h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/519:50PER - NSN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$1,293

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 4/5

11:15-20:35

1 stop11h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

18:25-19:30

1 stop23h 05m

$694

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 8/5

20:10-20:05

2 stops25h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

09:05-19:50

2 stops8h 45m

$697

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 9/5

08:00-22:45

2 stops16h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

11:05-20:20

1 stop7h 15m

$725

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 10/5

14:40-21:40

2 stops9h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

18:20-09:35

2 stops13h 15m

$864

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Thu 8/5

06:00-16:00

1 stop14h 00m

Perth

Thu 15/5

23:40-20:20

2 stops16h 40m

$1,250

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Thu 8/5

06:00-16:00

1 stop14h 00m

Perth

Thu 15/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop17h 00m

$1,293

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson (average of $317). Flying from Nelson in December will prove the most costly (average of $490). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Nelson offers frequent flights to Auckland (113 flights per day), Wellington (87 flights per day) and Christchurch (68 flights per day).

Wellington

Wellington

From $65

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $876

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Wellington, with prices starting at $104. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington

Wellington

From $65

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $876

Airline reviews for flights from Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Nelson. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Nelson. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Nelson are Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch. Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch are the most popular locations from Nelson year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Nelson for as low as $104 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,045 to fly from Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Nelson?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Nelson we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Nelson to Auckland starting at $3,026

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Nelson is May. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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