How long does it take to fly to Nelson?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Sydney or Brisbane, and flying into Nelson, then you can expect flight times to average 3h 10m and 3h 30m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Nelson?

Air New Zealand is the most popular carrier operating from Australia to Nelson

Which airlines fly to Nelson?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nelson from Australia according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nelson. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Nelson on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport is 1 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Nelson Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Nelson Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nelson Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nelson Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nelson Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$410 Cheap Flights from Australia to Nelson in 2026

1 adult

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Nelson

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent return flight deals from Australia to Nelson

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

22:55 - 10:35

BNE

NSN

8h 40m

1 stop

17:45 - 07:00

NSN

BNE

16h 15m

1 stop

$687Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

12:05 - 09:00

MEL

NSN

18h 55m

1 stop

14:55 - 09:10

NSN

MEL

20h 15m

1 stop

$748Multiple Airlines

Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

18:10 - 11:15

BNE

NSN

14h 05m

1 stop

17:35 - 07:00

NSN

BNE

16h 25m

2 stops

$753Air New Zealand

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar

18:10 - 17:00

BNE

NSN

19h 50m

1 stop

17:35 - 07:00

NSN

BNE

16h 25m

2 stops

$756Air New Zealand

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar

18:10 - 08:55

BNE

NSN

11h 45m

1 stop

17:35 - 07:00

NSN

BNE

16h 25m

1 stop

$758Air New Zealand

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar

18:10 - 11:15

BNE

NSN

14h 05m

1 stop

16:10 - 07:00

NSN

BNE

17h 50m

1 stop

$759Air New Zealand

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar

22:55 - 10:35

BNE

NSN

8h 40m

1 stop

19:05 - 19:15

NSN

BNE

27h 10m

1 stop

$781Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr

18:40 - 17:10

MEL

NSN

20h 30m

1 stop

09:30 - 17:35

NSN

MEL

10h 05m

1 stop

$867Qantas Airways

Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug

18:40 - 17:10

MEL

NSN

20h 30m

1 stop

09:30 - 17:35

NSN

MEL

10h 05m

1 stop

$870Qantas Airways

Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug

18:40 - 17:10

MEL

NSN

20h 30m

1 stop

09:30 - 17:35

NSN

MEL

10h 05m

1 stop

$874Qantas Airways

Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug

Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Nelson

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Australia to Nelson flight tickets

Qantas Airways

4 Aug

MEL18:40Melbourne

20h 30m

1 stop

NSN17:10Nelson

8 Aug

NSN09:30Nelson

10h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:35Melbourne

$867

Qantas Airways

4 Aug

MEL18:40Melbourne

20h 30m

1 stop

NSN17:10Nelson

8 Aug

NSN09:30Nelson

10h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:35Melbourne

$870

Qantas Airways

4 Aug

MEL18:40Melbourne

20h 30m

1 stop

NSN17:10Nelson

8 Aug

NSN09:30Nelson

10h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:35Melbourne

$876

Air New Zealand flights from Australia to Nelson

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Australia to Nelson flight tickets

Air New Zealand

25 Feb

BNE18:10Brisbane

14h 05m

1 stop

NSN11:15Nelson

18 Mar

NSN17:35Nelson

16h 25m

2 stops

BNE07:00Brisbane

$753

Air New Zealand

25 Feb

BNE18:10Brisbane

19h 50m

1 stop

NSN17:00Nelson

18 Mar

NSN17:35Nelson

16h 25m

2 stops

BNE07:00Brisbane

$756

Air New Zealand

25 Feb

BNE18:10Brisbane

11h 45m

1 stop

NSN08:55Nelson

18 Mar

NSN17:35Nelson

16h 25m

1 stop

BNE07:00Brisbane

$758

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

22:55-10:35

1 stop8h 40m

Nelson

Sun 22/3

17:45-07:00

1 stop16h 15m

$687

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Sat 28/3

12:05-09:00

1 stop18h 55m

Nelson

Sat 4/4

14:55-09:10

1 stop20h 15m

$748

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 25/2

18:10-11:15

1 stop14h 05m

Nelson

Wed 18/3

17:35-07:00

2 stops16h 25m

$753

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 25/2

18:10-17:00

1 stop19h 50m

Nelson

Wed 18/3

17:35-07:00

2 stops16h 25m

$756

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 25/2

18:10-08:55

1 stop11h 45m

Nelson

Wed 18/3

17:35-07:00

1 stop16h 25m

$758

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 25/2

18:10-11:15

1 stop14h 05m

Nelson

Wed 18/3

16:10-07:00

1 stop17h 50m

$759

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 27/3

22:55-10:35

1 stop8h 40m

Nelson

Fri 3/4

19:05-19:15

1 stop27h 10m

$781

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

18:40-17:10

1 stop20h 30m

Nelson

Sat 8/8

09:30-17:35

1 stop10h 05m

$867

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

18:40-17:10

1 stop20h 30m

Nelson

Sat 8/8

09:30-17:35

1 stop10h 05m

$870

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

18:40-17:10

1 stop20h 30m

Nelson

Sat 8/8

09:30-17:35

1 stop10h 05m

$874

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Nelson

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Other information

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Nelson flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Nelson flight.

Cheap Australia to Nelson flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Australia to Nelson

Fastest flight time	6h 10m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Australia to Nelson takes 6h 10m

There are no direct flights from Australia to Nelson. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Nelson.

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Australia to Nelson Airport is 1 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Nelson Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Nelson Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nelson Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nelson Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nelson Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Nelson

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Australia to Nelson with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $508	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 582 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $895	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 989 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Australia to Nelson?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Nelson from Australia.

Can I find flights from Australia to Nelson with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Australia to Nelson on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Australia to Nelson?

Once you have performed a search for Australia to Nelson flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Australia to Nelson right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Nelson from Australia are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.