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 $68, while return flights cost around $316.

How much is a return flight to Nelson?

A return flight to Nelson will typically cost around $310, however they can be found for as little as $204.

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 (10 hours 45 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).

$560+ Flights to Nelson, New Zealand

Flights to Nelson in 2024

Return from	$1,105
One-way from	$560
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$805

Air New Zealand
30/12-6/1
2 total stops
28h 10m total
Sydney to Nelson

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Air New Zealand
11/12
1 total stop
12h 35m total
Sydney to Nelson

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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 15 November 2024.

Mon 30/1217:45SYD - NSN

1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 6/117:35NSN - SYD

1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,105

Mon 30/1218:15SYD - NSN

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/110:05NSN - SYD

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,291

Thu 26/1219:15SYD - NSN

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 4/106:00NSN - SYD

1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/11$1,626

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Mon 30/1217:45SYD - NSN

1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 6/117:35NSN - SYD

1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,105

Mon 30/1218:15SYD - NSN

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/110:05NSN - SYD

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,291

Thu 26/1219:15SYD - NSN

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 4/106:00NSN - SYD

1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/11$1,626

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Thu 26/1219:15SYD - NSN

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 4/106:00NSN - SYD

1 stop29h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/11$1,626

Mon 30/1217:45SYD - NSN

1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 6/117:35NSN - SYD

1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,105

Mon 30/1218:15SYD - NSN

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/110:05NSN - SYD

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,291

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

17:45-07:40

1 stop11h 55m

Nelson

Mon 6/1

17:35-07:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,105

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

18:15-20:10

2 stops23h 55m

Nelson

Mon 6/1

10:05-08:35

2 stops24h 30m

$1,291

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/12

19:15-19:10

1 stop21h 55m

Nelson

Sat 4/1

06:00-09:10

1 stop29h 10m

$1,626

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/12

18:25-09:00

1 stop12h 35m

$560

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/12

09:00-20:10

2 stops9h 10m

$628

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Travel insights for flights to Nelson

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How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Nelson takes 12 hours 45 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

From $391

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

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly to Nelson, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.1

Very Good

528 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The crew was great, the seats were comfy but in need of better lumbar support. I was disappointed in the movie selection. No classics, a lot of sci-fi/fantasy that hold no interest for me. All in all, B+ rating.

Air New Zealand

8.1

Very Good

528 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.1

Very Good

528 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Qantas Airways

7.6

Good

825 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.1

Very Good

528 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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 $68, while return flights cost around $316.
How much is a return flight to Nelson?
A return flight to Nelson will typically cost around $310, however they can be found for as little as $204.
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 (10 hours 45 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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Travel insights for flights to Nelson

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How long is the flight to Nelson?

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Rainfall in Nelson by month

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Temperature in Nelson by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

To help decide which airline to fly to Nelson, see what other customers have to say about Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?

How much is a return flight to Nelson?

Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

Does Nelson have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Nelson?

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