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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nelson from $420

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.
SYD — NSN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$699

One-way from

$420

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$911
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 00m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 50m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/417:55SYD - NSN
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 14/420:00NSN - SYD
1 stop14h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$699
Mon 7/408:45SYD - NSN
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/416:35NSN - SYD
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$884

Find flights from Sydney to Nelson within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Sydney

Fly to

Nelson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

17:55-07:40

1 stop11h 45m

Nelson

Mon 14/4

20:00-08:15

1 stop14h 15m

$699

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

08:45-19:50

2 stops33h 05m

Nelson

Mon 14/4

16:35-08:45

2 stops18h 10m

$884

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

18:50-07:40

1 stop10h 50m

$420

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

18:25-20:20

1 stop23h 55m

$528

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

06:00-19:10

2 stops11h 10m

$702

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Nelson

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Nelson in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 21 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
460 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Nelson round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($699), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Nelson. Air New Zealand is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 airline flying from Sydney to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$620Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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