How long does it take to fly to Nelson?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Sydney or Melbourne, and flying into Nelson, then you can expect flight times to average 3h 10m and 3h 25m, respectively.

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

Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers 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 December 2025.

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.

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06:20 - 06:50

SYD

NSN

22h 30m2 stops

09:50 - 22:15

NSN

SYD

14h 25m2 stops

$737Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

06:20 - 19:35

SYD

NSN

11h 15m1 stop

06:30 - 18:25

NSN

SYD

13h 55m1 stop

$750Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

18:50 - 06:50

SYD

NSN

10h 00m1 stop

09:50 - 22:15

NSN

SYD

14h 25m2 stops

$760Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar

22:55 - 15:35

BNE

NSN

13h 40m2 stops

06:20 - 20:25

NSN

BNE

17h 05m2 stops

$795Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

18:05 - 10:00

BNE

NSN

12h 55m1 stop

17:35 - 07:00

NSN

BNE

16h 25m1 stop

$819Air New Zealand

Sat, 7 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb

10:35 - 19:35

MEL

NSN

7h 00m1 stop

15:50 - 21:30

NSN

MEL

7h 40m1 stop

$844Air New Zealand

Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

08:35 - 20:45

MEL

NSN

10h 10m2 stops

16:10 - 09:25

NSN

MEL

19h 15m2 stops

$863Air New Zealand

Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

18:05 - 09:30

BNE

NSN

12h 25m1 stop

17:45 - 07:00

NSN

BNE

16h 15m1 stop

$869Air New Zealand

Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

06:00 - 17:00

SYD

NSN

9h 00m2 stops

12:00 - 20:50

NSN

SYD

10h 50m2 stops

$1,207Qantas Airways

Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

19:50 - 17:00

BNE

NSN

18h 10m3 stops

13:10 - 22:20

NSN

BNE

12h 10m2 stops

$1,506Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

Air New Zealand flights from Australia to Nelson

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Air New Zealand

7 Feb

BNE18:05Brisbane

12h 55m

1 stop

NSN10:00Nelson

12 Feb

NSN17:35Nelson

16h 25m

1 stop

BNE07:00Brisbane

$818

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Air New Zealand

11 Feb

MEL10:35Melbourne

7h 00m

1 stop

NSN19:35Nelson

18 Feb

NSN15:50Nelson

7h 40m

1 stop

MEL21:30Melbourne

$844

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Air New Zealand

11 Feb

MEL08:35Melbourne

10h 10m

2 stops

NSN20:45Nelson

18 Feb

NSN16:10Nelson

19h 15m

2 stops

MEL09:25Melbourne

$863

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Qantas Airways flights from Australia to Nelson

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Qantas Airways

4 Mar

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

9h 00m

2 stops

NSN17:00Nelson

8 Mar

NSN12:00Nelson

10h 50m

2 stops

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,207

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Qantas Airways

31 Dec

MEL06:00Melbourne

11h 35m

2 stops

NSN19:35Nelson

25 Feb

NSN12:00Nelson

11h 50m

2 stops

MEL21:50Melbourne

$1,354

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Qantas Airways

10 Feb

BNE19:50Brisbane

18h 10m

3 stops

NSN17:00Nelson

17 Feb

NSN13:10Nelson

12h 10m

2 stops

BNE22:20Brisbane

$1,506

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SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

06:20-06:50

2 stops22h 30m

Nelson

Wed 4/3

09:50-22:15

2 stops14h 25m

$737

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

06:20-19:35

1 stop11h 15m

Nelson

Wed 4/3

06:30-18:25

1 stop13h 55m

$750

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

18:50-06:50

1 stop10h 00m

Nelson

Wed 4/3

09:50-22:15

2 stops14h 25m

$760

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

22:55-15:35

2 stops13h 40m

Nelson

Tue 17/2

06:20-20:25

2 stops17h 05m

$795

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sat 7/2

18:05-10:00

1 stop12h 55m

Nelson

Thu 12/2

17:35-07:00

1 stop16h 25m

$818

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

10:35-19:35

1 stop7h 00m

Nelson

Wed 18/2

15:50-21:30

1 stop7h 40m

$844

MelbourneNelson

MEL - NSN

MELNSN

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

08:35-20:45

2 stops10h 10m

Nelson

Wed 18/2

16:10-09:25

2 stops19h 15m

$863

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Sun 25/1

18:05-09:30

1 stop12h 25m

Nelson

Sun 1/2

17:45-07:00

1 stop16h 15m

$869

SydneyNelson

SYD - NSN

SYDNSN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

06:00-17:00

2 stops9h 00m

Nelson

Sun 8/3

12:00-20:50

2 stops10h 50m

$1,207

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

19:50-17:00

3 stops18h 10m

Nelson

Tue 17/2

13:10-22:20

2 stops12h 10m

$1,506

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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 December 2025.
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.

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Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $538	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 562 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $947	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 957 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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