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Cheap flights from Nelson to Sydney from $392

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — SYD
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Sun 10/511:55
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/507:05
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$917
Wed 13/516:15
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop7h 35m
Air New Zealand
Tue 19/507:50
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop7h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/4$938
Sun 10/519:05
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop15h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 18/519:20
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop14h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/4$945
Fri 22/506:30
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop17h 20m
Air New Zealand
Fri 29/519:20
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop15h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/4$946
Fri 30/1011:05
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop8h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/1117:50
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,001
Mon 31/812:10
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop8h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 1/907:10
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop10h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,030
Wed 13/516:20
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/506:20
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,034

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelson (NSN) to Sydney (SYD). 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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$917

One-way from

$392

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$957
10/5-18/5
  • 10/5-18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Nelson to Sydney 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 10/5

11:55-08:45

1 stop22h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

07:05-19:05

2 stops10h 00m

$917
Fastest return journey

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 13/5

16:15-21:50

1 stop7h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

07:50-16:55

1 stop7h 05m

$938

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Fri 22/5

14:50-21:50

1 stop9h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

19:20-10:10

2 stops12h 50m

$953

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 31/8

12:10-18:10

1 stop8h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

07:10-19:50

1 stop10h 40m

$1,030

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 13/5

16:20-21:50

2 stops7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

06:20-11:15

2 stops26h 55m

$1,034

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 10/5

13:45-21:15

2 stops9h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

06:00-19:50

2 stops11h 50m

$1,552
Cheapest one-way

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 15/8

06:00-19:10

1 stop15h 10m

$392

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 4/5

11:05-08:45

1 stop23h 40m

$445
Fastest single journey

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 15/8

16:20-21:50

2 stops7h 30m

$448

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 3/5

19:05-08:45

1 stop15h 40m

$460

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Sydney (average of $359). Flying from Nelson to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $578). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 10 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nelson to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to Sydney?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Nelson to Sydney in about 7h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2099 km between Nelson and Sydney.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $656, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nelson to Sydney.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to Sydney 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 Sydney?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Sydney (average of $359). Flying from Nelson to Sydney in April is currently the most expensive (average of $578). 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 airline flying from Nelson to Sydney

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Nelson to Sydney. 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$656Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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