Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nelson (SYD - NSN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Nelson and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$596	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Nelson is currently $596
Cheapest one-way flight	$324	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Nelson is currently $324
Last-minute weekend getaway	$753	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Nelson is currently $753
Cheapest business class flights	$1,335	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Nelson is currently $1,335

Fastest flight	6 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Sydney to Nelson takes 6 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Nelson is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $530–820
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $650–1,250

Popular airlines from Sydney to Nelson

Air New Zealand

from $596

Typical price: $590–1,050

111 weekly connecting flights

SYD - NSN Every day

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Nelson

Nelson Airport (NSN)

Nelson New Zealand 4 min 1 mi
Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)

Blenheim New Zealand 1 hr 36 min 35 mi
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)

Picton New Zealand 1 hr 48 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Nelson

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Nelson are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $530 to $820.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $596. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $324.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Nelson is $596, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Nelson starts at $596 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $324 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

6 hr is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Nelson.

Warm summer (Dec–Mar) is the busiest travel period. The Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival (Jan) is a long-standing event with performances in a diverse line-up of indoor and outdoor venues. The Nelson Arts Festival (Oct) features a broad programme of theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts and a themed masked parade. Weather May–Oct is cool.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Nelson.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Nelson really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Nelson.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 111 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Nelson.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $596. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $324.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Sydney to Nelson is $596, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to Nelson.

There are 111 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Sydney to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Nelson at price $753 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Sydney to Nelson.

There are 111 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Sydney to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Nelson.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Nelson, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Nelson start at $1,335 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Nelson start at $596 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Nelson, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Nelson starts at $753 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Nelson at price $753 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Nelson, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.