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Cheap flights from Nelson to Sydney from $391

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — SYD
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
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 30 July 2026.

Wed 2/909:30
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/906:20
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$890
Mon 7/913:45
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop5h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 14/909:35
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop7h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/7$926
Mon 7/917:55
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 14/919:20
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops11h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/7$930
Sat 5/910:05
NSN
-
SYD
1 stop13h 45m
Air New Zealand
Tue 8/919:20
SYD
-
NSN
1 stop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$947
Fri 11/917:55
NSN
-
SYD
2 stops16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 14/907:50
SYD
-
NSN
2 stops9h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$966

Find flight deals from Nelson to Sydney

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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$890

One-way from

$394

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$983
2/9-8/9
  • 2/9-8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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16/11
  • 16/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 2/9

09:30-14:40

2 stops31h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

06:20-15:45

1 stop7h 25m

$890
Fastest return journey

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 7/9

13:45-17:35

1 stop5h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:35-19:20

1 stop7h 45m

$923

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 5/9

10:05-21:50

1 stop13h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

19:20-09:35

1 stop12h 15m

$947

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 7/9

14:55-21:50

2 stops8h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

19:20-10:10

2 stops12h 50m

$961

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Fri 11/9

14:55-08:45

2 stops19h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

19:20-08:05

1 stop10h 45m

$966

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Fri 11/9

12:10-18:10

1 stop8h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

18:45-19:20

1 stop22h 35m

$971

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 2/9

16:20-21:50

2 stops7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

19:20-10:10

2 stops12h 50m

$985

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 22/8

16:20-21:50

2 stops7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

07:50-19:20

2 stops9h 30m

$1,023
Cheapest one-way

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Fri 6/11

19:20-10:40

1 stop17h 20m

$391
Fastest single journey

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 16/11

06:30-19:00

1 stop14h 30m

$394

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Sydney?

Share of one-stop return flights from Nelson to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 82% of one-stop itineraries from Nelson to Sydney on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Sydney?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Nelson to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,051.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Nelson to Sydney?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Nelson to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 51m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Nelson to Sydney?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Nelson to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 57m.

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 30 July 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
656 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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
656 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
656 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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

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 Qantas Airways fly from Nelson to Sydney in about 5h 50m. 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 $666, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nelson to Sydney.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 28% 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.

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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 30 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$666Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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