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Cheap flights from Nelson to Australia from $434

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — SYD
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nelson to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$732

One-way from

$434

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$769
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 45m total
  • Nelson to Australia
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Nelson to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($307 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Sun 4/513:00NSN - MEL
1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/518:55MEL - NSN
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$732
Wed 7/510:20NSN - SYD
1 stop23h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/509:15SYD - NSN
1 stop5h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/3$779
Wed 7/520:00NSN - SYD
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/509:05SYD - NSN
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$857
Fri 4/408:10NSN - MEL
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/418:45MEL - NSN
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,012
Fri 30/510:20NSN - PER
2 stops15h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 7/610:30PER - NSN
2 stops26h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,504
Fri 30/506:45NSN - PER
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/615:50PER - NSN
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,523
Fri 30/508:45NSN - PER
1 stop11h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/619:50PER - NSN
1 stop12h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/3$1,600

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Fly from

Nelson

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Australia

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 4/5

13:00-20:35

1 stop9h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

18:55-10:05

1 stop13h 10m

$732

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 7/5

10:20-08:15

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

09:15-17:05

1 stop5h 50m

$779

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 7/5

20:00-22:15

2 stops28h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

09:05-09:50

2 stops22h 45m

$857

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Fri 4/4

08:10-09:50

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 8/4

18:45-11:10

2 stops14h 25m

$1,012

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Fri 30/5

10:20-22:05

2 stops15h 45m

Perth

Sat 7/6

10:30-17:05

2 stops26h 35m

$1,504

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Fri 30/5

06:45-22:50

2 stops20h 05m

Perth

Sat 7/6

15:50-19:10

2 stops23h 20m

$1,523

NelsonPerth

NSN - PER

NSNPER

Nelson

Fri 30/5

08:45-16:00

1 stop11h 15m

Perth

Sat 7/6

19:50-12:30

1 stop12h 40m

$1,600

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 6/4

20:00-08:05

1 stop14h 05m

$434

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Sun 6/4

09:25-09:35

2 stops26h 10m

$451

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Deals found on 21/3

Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Australia

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Nelson to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 NSN to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelson to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

When flying from Nelson to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 21 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
812 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelson to Australia?

    Most people fly from Nelson (NSN) if they book a flight from Nelson to Australia. Nelson is conveniently located just 5.9 km from Nelson’s city centre.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nelson to Australia?

    The most popular flight routes from Nelson to Australia are Nelson - Melbourne, Nelson - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Nelson - Perth.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to Australia 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 Nelson to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Australia (average of $268). Flying from Nelson to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 2 airlines flying from Nelson to Australia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nelson to Australia. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$634Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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