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Cheap flights from Nelson to Sydney from $425

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — SYD
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelson (NSN) to Sydney (SYD). 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$807

One-way from

$425

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$772
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/5-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 00m total
  • Nelson to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($363 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 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 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 24 March 2025.

Sun 4/509:30NSN - SYD
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/517:55SYD - NSN
1 stop19h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$807
Sun 4/517:35NSN - SYD
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/509:05SYD - NSN
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,022

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Nelson to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to Sydney that are best for you.

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Nelson

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Sydney

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Price

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 4/5

09:30-17:10

1 stop9h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

17:55-14:55

1 stop19h 00m

$807

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 4/5

17:35-09:35

2 stops18h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

09:05-13:05

2 stops26h 00m

$1,022

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 31/5

17:45-08:45

1 stop17h 00m

$425

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Deals found on 23/3

Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from Nelson with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelson to Sydney

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelson to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

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.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
454 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

    Air New Zealand, at $807, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nelson to Sydney.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 15% 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$654Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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