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Cheap flights from Nelson to Australia from $448

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — SYD
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Mon 23/317:30
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/323:55
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$840
Tue 17/312:00
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop22h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/309:20
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop8h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$858
Tue 17/309:40
NSN
-
MEL
2 stops15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/312:05
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$882
Wed 18/306:00
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/310:15
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$897
Sat 1/809:30
NSN
-
MEL
1 stop10h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/818:40
MEL
-
NSN
1 stop20h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$921
Tue 17/316:10
NSN
-
MEL
2 stops19h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/310:35
MEL
-
NSN
2 stops8h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$925
Thu 28/513:45
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop5h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sat 30/519:15
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop19h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1$965
Mon 16/212:00
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop21h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/218:50
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop12h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/2$1,024
Thu 26/215:50
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop7h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 3/319:15
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop13h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$1,048
Wed 25/206:00
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/306:10
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,056
Thu 26/213:15
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop7h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/306:10
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,068
Wed 25/206:00
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/307:05
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,076

Find flight deals from Nelson to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nelson to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$840

One-way from

$448

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$877
23/3-30/3
  • 23/3-30/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • Nelson to Australia
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • Nelson to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($264 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Nelson

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Australia

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Mon 23/3

17:30-08:00

1 stop16h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

23:55-12:20

1 stop10h 25m

$840

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 17/3

12:00-08:00

1 stop22h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

09:20-19:35

1 stop8h 15m

$858

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 17/3

09:40-22:50

2 stops15h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:05-08:55

1 stop18h 50m

$882

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 18/3

06:00-18:25

1 stop14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

10:15-14:30

1 stop26h 15m

$897

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 17/3

16:10-09:25

2 stops19h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

10:35-20:45

2 stops8h 10m

$925

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 28/5

13:45-17:35

1 stop5h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

19:15-17:10

1 stop19h 55m

$965

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 16/2

12:00-07:50

1 stop21h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

18:50-09:10

1 stop12h 20m

$1,024

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 26/2

15:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

19:15-11:10

1 stop13h 55m

$1,048

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 25/2

06:00-10:30

1 stop6h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

06:10-17:05

2 stops8h 55m

$1,056

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 26/2

13:15-18:25

1 stop7h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

06:10-17:05

2 stops8h 55m

$1,068

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $184). Flying from Nelson to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 1 February 2026.
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
983 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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

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  • 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 $925, Qantas Airways can have you in Australia from Nelson in 19h 15m. 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 - Sydney Kingsford Smith, Nelson - Perth and Nelson - Melbourne.

  • 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.

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    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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $184). Flying from Nelson to Australia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Nelson to Australia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nelson to Australia. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$603Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$616Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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