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Cheap flights from Nelson to Australia from $382

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — SYD
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nelson to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$822

One-way from

$382

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$900
14/8-17/8
  • 14/8-17/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • Nelson to Australia
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30/8
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 45m total
  • Nelson to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($252 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 17 July 2025.

Thu 14/806:45NSN - MEL
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/823:55MEL - NSN
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$822
Tue 4/1115:00NSN - MEL
1 stop8h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/1118:50MEL - NSN
2 stops14h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/7$876
Sat 30/808:55NSN - SYD
1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/909:15SYD - NSN
1 stop22h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$923
Fri 29/814:45NSN - SYD
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/907:20SYD - NSN
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$989
Sat 30/809:25NSN - PER
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/909:40PER - NSN
3 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,557
Sat 30/814:40NSN - PER
2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/919:50PER - NSN
1 stop12h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$1,598

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Nelson

Fly to

Australia

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Thu 14/8

06:45-22:45

1 stop18h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

23:55-15:40

2 stops13h 45m

$822

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Tue 4/11

06:30-21:30

1 stop17h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

18:50-11:10

1 stop14h 20m

$876

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 30/8

08:55-08:15

1 stop25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/9

09:15-09:35

1 stop22h 20m

$923

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Fri 29/8

14:45-09:35

2 stops20h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

07:20-08:15

2 stops22h 55m

$989

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Sat 30/8

09:25-08:30

3 stops27h 05m

Perth

Sat 6/9

09:40-11:25

3 stops21h 45m

$1,557

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Sat 30/8

14:40-23:40

2 stops13h 00m

Perth

Sat 6/9

19:50-12:30

1 stop12h 40m

$1,598

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sat 30/8

13:00-22:45

1 stop11h 45m

$382

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 13/8

09:30-20:35

2 stops13h 05m

$407

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 30/8

14:25-08:15

1 stop19h 50m

$426

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Sun 10/8

08:10-17:05

2 stops36h 55m

$718

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Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelson to Australia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Nelson to Australia in December 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Nelson to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 July 2025.

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.

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 17 July 2025.
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
496 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
878 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Nelson to Australia in December 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 17 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$613Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$876Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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