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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nelson

SYD — NSN
9 11月 — 16 11月1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Nelson (NSN). 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 10 10月 2025.

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April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£408
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Nelson

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Nelson?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nelson (average of £148). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in August is currently the most expensive (average of £207). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to NSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 10月 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Nelson is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. 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 Nelson. Reviews last updated 10 10月 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Sydney to Nelson. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Nelson round-trip?

    Currently priced at £366, Air New Zealand will fly you from Sydney to Nelson and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Air New Zealand is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Nelson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Nelson?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nelson (average of £148). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in August is currently the most expensive (average of £207). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Sydney to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sydney to Nelson. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 10 10月 2025.
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Air New ZealandCheapest£366Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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