How long is the flight from Nelson to Australia?

For as low as $808, Air New Zealand can have you in Australia from Nelson in 16h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2456 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Nelson to Australia?

The most popular flight routes from Nelson to Australia are Nelson - Melbourne, Nelson - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Nelson - Perth.

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

When flying from Nelson to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelson to Australia?

Most people fly from Nelson (NSN) if they book a flight from Nelson to Australia. Nelson is conveniently located just 5.9 km from Nelson’s city centre.

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

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Round-trip from	$808
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Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$968

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Nelson

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$478

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NSN Nelson - MEL Melbourne

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $714). Flying from Nelson to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,479). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Nelson to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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7.5

Good

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelson to Australia?
Most people fly from Nelson (NSN) if they book a flight from Nelson to Australia. Nelson is conveniently located just 5.9 km from Nelson’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Nelson to Australia?
For as low as $808, Air New Zealand can have you in Australia from Nelson in 16h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2456 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Nelson to Australia?
The most popular flight routes from Nelson to Australia are Nelson - Melbourne, Nelson - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Nelson - Perth.
Can I find deals for flights from Nelson to Australia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nelson to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nelson to Australia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nelson to Australia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nelson to Australia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nelson to Australia?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $714). Flying from Nelson to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,479). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$640	Average$1,069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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