SYD - NSN

$424 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to Nelson departing on 10/5. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$737
Air New Zealand
Fri 30/1Fri 6/2
SYD - NSN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$424
Typical prices: $505-$543
Air New Zealand
Sun 10/5
SYD - NSN • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nelson (SYD-NSN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to Nelson

Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
19:15 - 09:30
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NSN
12h 15m1 stop
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17:30 - 07:50
NSN
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SYD
16h 20m1 stop
$737Air New Zealand
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
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19:15 - 15:15
SYD
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NSN
18h 00m1 stop
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15:50 - 08:45
NSN
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SYD
18h 55m1 stop
$741Air New Zealand
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
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18:50 - 12:05
SYD
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NSN
15h 15m1 stop
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14:50 - 07:50
NSN
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SYD
19h 00m1 stop
$758Air New Zealand
Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
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19:15 - 10:10
SYD
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NSN
12h 55m2 stops
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08:20 - 12:40
NSN
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SYD
6h 20m1 stop
$779Air New Zealand
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
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06:10 - 19:50
SYD
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NSN
11h 40m2 stops
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09:20 - 08:00
NSN
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SYD
24h 40m2 stops
$787Multiple Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
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19:15 - 10:35
SYD
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NSN
13h 20m1 stop
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12:00 - 21:45
NSN
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SYD
11h 45m2 stops
$797Air New Zealand
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
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07:45 - 16:55
SYD
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NSN
7h 10m1 stop
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15:00 - 21:45
NSN
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SYD
8h 45m1 stop
$814Air New Zealand
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
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13:55 - 09:10
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NSN
17h 15m2 stops
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15:00 - 21:45
NSN
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SYD
8h 45m1 stop
$885Air New Zealand
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
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11:45 - 21:45
SYD
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NSN
8h 00m1 stop
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16:15 - 21:45
NSN
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SYD
7h 30m1 stop
$887Air New Zealand
Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
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06:10 - 19:55
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NSN
11h 45m2 stops
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20:15 - 18:25
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SYD
24h 10m2 stops
$909Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Nelson flights

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

Which airlines fly direct between Sydney and Nelson?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Sydney to Nelson.

There is just one airline that flies from Sydney to Nelson direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $547.

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Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$424
Best time to beat the crowds (39% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Nelson

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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Nelson

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Nelson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Nelson was $424 for a one-way ticket and $737 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Nelson?

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Nelson is Nelson.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Nelson?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Nelson?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Nelson.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney 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 from Sydney to Nelson.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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 from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Sydney to Nelson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Nelson. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 553 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
NAN - AKL
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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.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

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. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

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

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

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.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Sydney (SYD)
Nelson (NSN)