Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Nelson according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Nelson to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Air New Zealand is the most popular carrier operating from Nelson to Sydney Kingsford Smith

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$321 Cheap Flights from Nelson to Sydney in 2026

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11:55 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

11h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:20 - 15:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

18h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$762Air New Zealand

Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

16:20 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 30m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

19:20 - 08:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

10h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$762Air New Zealand

Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

11:55 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

11h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:20 - 15:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

18h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$766Air New Zealand

Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

09:15 - 08:05NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:30 - 09:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

18h 30m2 stops Hamilton Christchurch

$781Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

16:15 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:25 - 19:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

22h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$784Air New Zealand

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

09:15 - 08:45NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

07:30 - 16:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

7h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$785Air New Zealand

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

16:20 - 08:35NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 15m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

18:15 - 09:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

12h 55m1 stop Wellington

$794Air New Zealand

Sun, 13 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec

08:55 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

18:15 - 10:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

13h 55m1 stop Wellington

$795Air New Zealand

Sun, 13 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec

08:35 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:25 - 09:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

12h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$798Air New Zealand

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

16:20 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 30m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

19:20 - 11:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

14h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$801Air New Zealand

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

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Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Sydney

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Air New Zealand

17 Oct

NSN16:20Nelson

7h 30m

2 stops

SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Oct

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

10h 45m

1 stop

NSN08:05Nelson

$762

Air New Zealand

17 Oct

NSN11:55Nelson

11h 55m

1 stop

SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Oct

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 25m

1 stop

NSN15:45Nelson

$766

Air New Zealand

16 Oct

NSN19:05Nelson

28h 45m

1 stop

SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Oct

SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 00m

1 stop

NSN11:20Nelson

$780

Qantas Airways flights from Nelson to Sydney

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Nelson to Sydney flight tickets

Qantas Airways

18 Oct

NSN13:10Nelson

9h 20m

2 stops

SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

25 Oct

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

9h 10m

2 stops

NSN17:10Nelson

$1,103

Qantas Airways

3 Jan

NSN14:50Nelson

19h 15m

2 stops

SYD08:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

6 Jan

SYD22:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 10m

2 stops

NSN17:10Nelson

$1,310

Qantas Airways

23 Oct

NSN09:30Nelson

10h 20m

2 stops

SYD17:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Oct

SYD20:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 15m

2 stops

NSN16:55Nelson

$1,346

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NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 17/10

11:55-21:50

1 stop11h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

19:20-15:45

1 stop18h 25m

$762

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NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 17/10

16:20-21:50

2 stops7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

19:20-08:05

1 stop10h 45m

$762

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 17/10

11:55-21:50

1 stop11h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

19:20-15:45

1 stop18h 25m

$766

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 18/10

09:15-08:05

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

12:30-09:00

2 stops18h 30m

$781

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Tue 20/10

16:15-21:50

1 stop7h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

19:25-19:50

1 stop22h 25m

$784

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 18/10

09:15-08:45

1 stop25h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

07:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

$785

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 13/12

16:20-08:35

2 stops18h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/12

18:15-09:10

1 stop12h 55m

$794

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sun 13/12

08:55-21:50

1 stop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/12

18:15-10:10

1 stop13h 55m

$795

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Tue 20/10

08:35-21:50

1 stop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

19:25-09:25

1 stop12h 00m

$798

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 17/10

16:20-21:50

2 stops7h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

19:20-11:20

1 stop14h 00m

$801

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Nelson and Sydney?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $781 to $809.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $762.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Nelson, with most prices found around $534. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of October, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $695.

When to book flights from Nelson to Sydney

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Nelson to Sydney according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$321
Fastest flight time	7h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Nelson in the past 72 hours is $321. The best return flight deal from Nelson to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $762.

The fastest flight from Nelson to Sydney takes 7h 35m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Nelson to Sydney

How far is Nelson to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
There are 2103.0 km between Nelson and Sydney Kingsford Smith. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 7h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Nelson Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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