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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nelson from £272

SYD — NSN
20 Oct — 27 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Nelson

Mon 7/1209:55 -
2 stops8h 50m
Tue 15/1206:15 -
2 stops14h 00m
Deal found 17/9£295
Tue 8/1209:05 -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 15/1206:15 -
2 stops14h 00m
Deal found 16/9£305
Sun 6/1219:25 -
1 stop12h 00m
Tue 15/1206:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 17/9£315
Sat 31/1007:30 -
1 stop7h 25m
Sat 7/1109:40 -
2 stops14h 10m
Deal found 16/9£326
Tue 8/1219:25 -
2 stops11h 45m
Wed 16/1217:55 -
2 stops16h 40m
Deal found 17/9£402
Thu 10/1214:05 -
2 stops17h 05m
Thu 31/1215:00 -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 17/9£405
Thu 10/1206:00 -
2 stops9h 10m
Thu 31/1213:45 -
2 stops10h 40m
Deal found 18/9£735

Find flight deals from Sydney to Nelson

Round-trip from

£295

One-way from

£272

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£472
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/1-21/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 05m total
  • Sydney to Nelson
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/12

07:30-18:35

1 stop9h 05m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£272

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

14:05-10:10

2 stops18h 05m

Nelson

Tue 15/12

06:15-18:15

2 stops14h 00m

£295

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

09:05-17:10

1 stop6h 05m

Nelson

Tue 15/12

06:15-18:15

2 stops14h 00m

£305

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

07:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

Nelson

Sat 7/11

09:40-21:50

2 stops14h 10m

£326

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

14:05-09:10

2 stops17h 05m

Nelson

Thu 31/12

15:00-19:15

1 stop6h 15m

£405

SydneyNelson

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NSN Nelson

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/3

07:05-21:45

1 stop12h 40m

Nelson

Fri 5/3

13:10-17:40

1 stop6h 30m

£430

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nelson (average of £399). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in July is currently the most expensive (average of £696). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Nelson?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Nelson flights typically cost between £457 and £493 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £295 on Air New Zealand (7 Dec–15 Dec).

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  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Nelson?

    A quick flight from Sydney to Nelson can take about 8h 50m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £295. Sydney and Nelson are separated by a distance of 1304 mi.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nelson (average of £399). Flying from Sydney to Nelson in July is currently the most expensive (average of £696). 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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