What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Sydney?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Nelson to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Nelson to Sydney?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 51m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Sydney?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $864. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Nelson to Sydney?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 53m. Find deals

How long is the flight from Nelson to Sydney?

Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Nelson to Sydney in about 7h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2099 km between Nelson and Sydney.

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

Air New Zealand, at $636, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nelson to Sydney.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Sydney?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nelson to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney 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 Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Nelson to Sydney?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Sydney?

August can be a great time to fly to Sydney from Nelson with a flight ticket averaging about $951. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $604. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Nelson to Sydney?

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

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

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

$436+ Flights from Nelson to Sydney

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Sydney

Round-trip from	$960
One-way from	$436
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$773

Air New Zealand
19/1-1/2
3 total stops
25h 45m total
Nelson to Sydney

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4/10
1 total stop
6h 30m total
Nelson to Sydney

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($254 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Thu 25/908:45NSN - SYD

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 28/917:50SYD - NSN

1 stop12h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,255

Thu 25/906:30NSN - SYD

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/917:45SYD - NSN

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,408

Thu 25/908:45NSN - SYD

2 stops14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 28/911:00SYD - NSN

2 stops18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,575

Fri 12/914:10NSN - SYD

1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 11/1008:55SYD - NSN

1 stop7h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,686

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Mon 19/116:15NSN - SYD

1 stop7h 30mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/213:55SYD - NSN

2 stops18h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9$960

Thu 25/906:30NSN - SYD

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/917:45SYD - NSN

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,408

Thu 25/908:45NSN - SYD

2 stops14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 28/911:00SYD - NSN

2 stops18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,575

Thu 25/908:45NSN - SYD

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 28/917:50SYD - NSN

1 stop12h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,255

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Fri 12/914:10NSN - SYD

1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 11/1008:55SYD - NSN

1 stop7h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,686

Thu 25/908:45NSN - SYD

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 28/917:50SYD - NSN

1 stop12h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/9$1,255

Thu 25/906:30NSN - SYD

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/917:45SYD - NSN

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,408

Thu 25/908:45NSN - SYD

2 stops14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 28/911:00SYD - NSN

2 stops18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,575

One-way flights from Nelson to Sydney
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Sat 4/1015:35NSN - SYD

1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$436

Mon 15/1212:00NSN - SYD

1 stop8h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$466

Mon 15/1213:10NSN - SYD

2 stops10h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9$485

Sat 4/1014:40NSN - SYD

2 stops21h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9$539

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Return

Price

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 19/1

16:15-21:45

1 stop7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

13:55-10:10

2 stops18h 15m

$960

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 25/9

08:45-21:40

1 stop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

17:50-08:50

1 stop12h 00m

$1,255

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 25/9

06:30-22:05

2 stops17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

17:45-09:50

1 stop13h 05m

$1,408

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 25/9

08:45-21:10

2 stops14h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

11:00-08:15

2 stops18h 15m

$1,575

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 4/10

15:35-19:05

1 stop6h 30m

$436

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 15/12

12:00-18:05

1 stop8h 05m

$466

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 15/12

13:10-21:45

2 stops10h 35m

$485

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 4/10

14:40-09:35

2 stops21h 55m

$539

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Nelson to Sydney 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 SYD?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Nelson to Sydney is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Sydney to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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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

How long is the flight from Nelson to Sydney?
Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Nelson to Sydney in about 7h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2099 km between Nelson and Sydney.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nelson to Sydney round-trip?
Air New Zealand, at $636, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nelson to Sydney.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Nelson to Sydney that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nelson to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nelson to Sydney?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nelson to Sydney.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nelson to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to Sydney 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 Sydney?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Nelson to Sydney 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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