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$369 Find Cheap Flights to Nelson

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Nelson departing on 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$595
Overall average: $733
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/2Tue 10/3
MEL - NSN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$369
Typical prices: $481-$579
Air New Zealand
Fri 27/2
MEL - NSN • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Nelson

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Nelson that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Nelson

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 19:35
MEL
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NSN
9h 00m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
06:40 - 07:55
NSN
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MEL
27h 15m1 stop
$595Air New Zealand
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
08:10 - 18:10
BNE
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NSN
7h 00m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 09:55
NSN
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BNE
6h 55m1 stop
$597Air New Zealand
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
10:35 - 19:35
MEL
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NSN
7h 00m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:25 - 07:55
NSN
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MEL
24h 30m1 stop
$598Air New Zealand
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
18:50 - 14:30
MEL
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NSN
17h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
13:15 - 21:30
NSN
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MEL
10h 15m1 stop
$601Air New Zealand
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 08:55
SYD
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NSN
13h 00m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:30 - 18:05
NSN
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SYD
13h 35m1 stop
$601Air New Zealand
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
08:10 - 14:00
BNE
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NSN
26h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
17:30 - 07:00
NSN
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BNE
16h 30m2 stops
$603Air New Zealand
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 19:35
MEL
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NSN
9h 00m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
14:35 - 21:30
NSN
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MEL
8h 55m2 stops
$619Air New Zealand
Sun, 22 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
18:50 - 09:10
SYD
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NSN
12h 20m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:50 - 21:45
NSN
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SYD
7h 55m1 stop
$633Air New Zealand
Tue, 12 May - Thu, 14 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 15:45
SYD
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NSN
7h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:05 - 14:30
NSN
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SYD
21h 25m1 stop
$636Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
17:50 - 19:35
BNE
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NSN
22h 45m3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:05 - 21:05
NSN
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BNE
13h 00m2 stops
$2,067Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nelson

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Nelson to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Nelson?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Nelson is Air New Zealand, followed by Qantas Airways and Jetstar.

Good to know – Book Cheap Nelson Plane Tickets

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$369
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Nelson based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Nelson flights

  • How far is Nelson Airport from central Nelson?

    The distance between Nelson Airport and the city centre of Nelson is 6 km.

  • What is the name of Nelson’s airport?

    Nelson is served by Nelson Airport, also commonly referred to as Nelson. The airport code is NSN.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Nelson?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Nelson.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Nelson?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Nelson?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nelson with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Nelson?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nelson

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Reviews of the top airlines flying to Nelson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Nelson. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Nelson. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Nelson? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 567 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SYD - AKL
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I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

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

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

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Flights with popular airlines flying to Nelson

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Nelson according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.