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$441+ Cheap flights to Nelson

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.
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22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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Flights to Nelson in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nelson in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$719

One-way from

$441

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$885
2/3-9/3
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 2/306:25SYD - NSN
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/320:50NSN - SYD
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$719
Sun 2/317:45SYD - NSN
1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/307:40NSN - SYD
1 stop11h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$732
Thu 23/106:00SYD - NSN
2 stops13h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 30/111:15NSN - SYD
2 stops11h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,772

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Locate flights to Nelson that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

06:25-06:45

2 stops46h 20m

Nelson

Sun 9/3

20:50-17:20

1 stop22h 30m

$719

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

17:45-07:40

1 stop11h 55m

Nelson

Sun 9/3

07:40-17:20

1 stop11h 40m

$732

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

06:00-21:45

2 stops13h 45m

Nelson

Thu 30/1

11:15-20:55

2 stops11h 40m

$1,772

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

07:55-20:25

2 stops10h 30m

$451

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights to Nelson

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Nelson including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Nelson takes 8 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Nelson from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson?

The most popular airline flying from Sydney to Nelson is Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $396

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nelson?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to Nelson is Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 17 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Nelson (NSN) if they wish to fly to Nelson. The Nelson airport is 5.9 km from the city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nelson if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nelson on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?

    Nelson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson. One-way flights to Nelson typically cost $144, while return flights cost around $157.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Nelson have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nelson can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nelson?

    Yes. Nelson has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cosy caravan fun in sunny Nelson is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 km away from Nelson).

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