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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
$602
Typical prices: $829-$1,313
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/2Wed 14/3
OOL - NSN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$355
Typical prices: $476-$741
Air New Zealand
Thu 15/2
BNE - NSN • 1 stop
Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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Top routes
ADL - NSN
Cheapest • 26% average savings
SYD - NSN
Most popular
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Nelson

 
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Recent return flight deals to Nelson

Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar
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09:20 - 19:15OOL  Coolangatta Gold Coast-NSN Nelson
6h 55m1 stop Wellington
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13:20 - 17:20NSN  Nelson-OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast
7h 00m1 stop Wellington
$602Multiple Airlines
Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar
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09:20 - 19:15OOL  Coolangatta Gold Coast-NSN Nelson
6h 55m1 stop Wellington
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09:40 - 15:40NSN  Nelson-OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast
9h 00m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
$662Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
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08:10 - 20:45BNE  Brisbane-NSN Nelson
9h 35m1 stop Wellington
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07:35 - 17:00NSN  Nelson-BNE Brisbane
12h 25m1 stop Wellington
$678Air New Zealand
Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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08:10 - 19:15BNE  Brisbane-NSN Nelson
8h 05m1 stop Wellington
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13:45 - 17:00NSN  Nelson-BNE Brisbane
6h 15m1 stop Wellington
$679Air New Zealand
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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08:10 - 12:40BNE  Brisbane-NSN Nelson
25h 30m1 stop Wellington
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17:55 - 17:00NSN  Nelson-BNE Brisbane
26h 05m1 stop Wellington
$683Air New Zealand
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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19:25 - 09:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson
11h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
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14:50 - 21:50NSN  Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
9h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl
$685Air New Zealand
Tue, 10 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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18:10 - 09:10BNE  Brisbane-NSN Nelson
12h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
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10:40 - 17:00NSN  Nelson-BNE Brisbane
9h 20m1 stop Wellington
$686Air New Zealand
Mon, 15 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
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08:10 - 19:15BNE  Brisbane-NSN Nelson
8h 05m1 stop Wellington
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16:20 - 07:00NSN  Nelson-BNE Brisbane
17h 40m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
$690Air New Zealand
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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18:15 - 14:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson
18h 15m1 stop Wellington
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13:25 - 21:50NSN  Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl
$692Air New Zealand
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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18:10 - 09:10BNE  Brisbane-NSN Nelson
12h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
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17:55 - 17:00NSN  Nelson-BNE Brisbane
26h 05m1 stop Wellington
$695Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Nelson

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What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

Coolangatta to Nelson is the cheapest route at $602 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Brisbane to Nelson is the most popular connection with return deals from $678.

How much is a flight to Nelson?

On average, a return flight from Australia to Nelson costs $970, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Adelaide average $844, while Brisbane runs a bit higher at $881.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson at $913 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,248.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

•June is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson with an average price of $815 return.
•December ($1,215) and November ($1,056) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson?

Morning flights to Nelson are the cheapest at $975 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,607.

What is a good deal for flights to Nelson?

Flights under $829 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Nelson at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Brisbane $777
•Adelaide $798
•Coolangatta $826.

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Key details for flights to Nelson

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$355
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 65% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Brisbane to Nelson

When to book flights to Nelson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Nelson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Nelson, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Nelson is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Nelson is around $829 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Nelson?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Australia to Nelson at 0 per week, and for this route Air New Zealand is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Nelson. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Nelson flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Nelson, a good return fare is around $829. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Nelson in June. Return fares historically average $815, making June the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $632 on a return flight. Morning flights to Nelson average $975 compared to $1,607 for evening flights.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Nelson

 
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8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 675 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
Airline reviews

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

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