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Cheap flights from Australia to Nelson from $368

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NSN
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) 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 8 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$644

One-way from

$368
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Australia to Nelson
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 25m total
  • Australia to Nelson

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2025.

Wed 19/219:15SYD - NSN
1 stop12h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/208:45NSN - SYD
1 stop15h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$644
Fri 14/218:00MEL - NSN
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/214:45NSN - MEL
2 stops7h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$670
Thu 20/218:05BNE - NSN
2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/216:35NSN - BNE
2 stops17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$673
Sat 1/222:55BNE - NSN
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/215:25NSN - BNE
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$718
Sat 25/118:20MEL - NSN
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/216:55NSN - MEL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$801
Wed 5/219:15SYD - NSN
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/210:05NSN - SYD
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$814
Sun 16/318:30BNE - NSN
1 stop10h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 19/310:20NSN - BNE
1 stop9h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$970
Thu 23/107:05SYD - NSN
2 stops10h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 30/108:45NSN - SYD
2 stops12h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,648

Find flights from Australia to Nelson within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Nelson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2025.

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SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/2

19:15-10:05

1 stop12h 50m

Nelson

Wed 26/2

08:45-21:45

1 stop15h 00m

$644

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

18:00-14:55

1 stop18h 55m

Nelson

Mon 24/2

10:35-20:40

1 stop12h 05m

$670

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Thu 20/2

18:05-09:00

2 stops11h 55m

Nelson

Tue 25/2

16:35-07:10

2 stops17h 35m

$673

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sat 1/2

22:55-06:45

2 stops28h 50m

Nelson

Fri 7/2

15:25-20:55

1 stop8h 30m

$718

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sat 25/1

18:20-06:45

2 stops34h 25m

Nelson

Sat 1/2

16:55-08:05

1 stop17h 10m

$801

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/2

19:15-11:15

2 stops14h 00m

Nelson

Wed 12/2

10:05-21:45

2 stops13h 40m

$814

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 16/3

18:30-08:15

1 stop10h 45m

Nelson

Wed 19/3

10:20-16:30

1 stop9h 10m

$970

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

07:05-19:20

2 stops10h 15m

Nelson

Thu 30/1

08:45-18:45

2 stops12h 00m

$1,648

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

19:15-13:40

1 stop16h 25m

$368

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Deals found on 7/1

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Nelson

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to NSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Nelson as you normally would.

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 inches 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 8 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Nelson, such as Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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.
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

7.5
Good
811 reviews
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson from Australia?

    Nelson (NSN), located 5.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Nelson.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Nelson?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Australia to Nelson

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Nelson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$626Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$862Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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