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

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Nelson according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 51% 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.

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.

$369 Cheap Flights from Nelson to Sydney in 2026/27

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15:20 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

8h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

07:30 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

9h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

$761Air New Zealand

Sat, 5 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

15:20 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

8h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

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

7h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

$771Air New Zealand

Sat, 5 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

13:10 - 17:40NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

6h 30m1 stop Wellington

18:40 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

22h 35m1 stop Wellington

$777Qantas Airways

Thu, 28 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

16:20 - 08:45NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 25m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

07:50 - 19:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

9h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

$779Air New Zealand

Sat, 17 Apr - Tue, 27 Apr

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

11h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

07:50 - 19:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

9h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

$779Air New Zealand

Sat, 17 Apr - Tue, 27 Apr

06:30 - 08:45NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

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

14h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$779Air New Zealand

Sat, 17 Apr - Tue, 27 Apr

15:00 - 21:50NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

8h 50m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl

19:25 - 10:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

12h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington

$781Air New Zealand

Sat, 5 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

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

11h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

19:25 - 13:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

16h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

$787Air New Zealand

Mon, 30 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

13:45 - 17:40NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

5h 55m1 stop Wellington

18:40 - 19:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

22h 35m1 stop Wellington

$788Qantas Airways

Sat, 30 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

13:25 - 08:35NSN Nelson-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

07:30 - 21:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NSN Nelson

12h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$790Air New Zealand

Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

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Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Sydney

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Air New Zealand

5 Dec

NSN15:20Nelson

8h 30m

1 stop

SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

8 Dec

SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

9h 45m

2 stops

NSN19:15Nelson

$761

Air New Zealand

5 Dec

NSN15:20Nelson

8h 30m

1 stop

SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

8 Dec

SYD07:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 25m

1 stop

NSN16:55Nelson

$771

Air New Zealand

17 Apr

NSN11:55Nelson

11h 55m

1 stop

SYD21:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

27 Apr

SYD07:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

9h 30m

2 stops

NSN19:20Nelson

$779

Qantas Airways flights from Nelson to Sydney

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Nelson to Sydney flight tickets

Qantas Airways

28 Jan

NSN13:10Nelson

6h 30m

1 stop

SYD17:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

1 Feb

SYD18:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 35m

1 stop

NSN19:15Nelson

$777

Qantas Airways

30 Jan

NSN13:45Nelson

5h 55m

1 stop

SYD17:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

2 Feb

SYD18:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 35m

1 stop

NSN19:15Nelson

$788

Qantas Airways

4 Feb

NSN09:30Nelson

24h 05m

1 stop

SYD07:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

7 Feb

SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

7h 50m

1 stop

NSN17:10Nelson

$815

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NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Sat 5/12

15:20-21:50

1 stop8h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

07:30-19:15

2 stops9h 45m

$761

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NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 5/12

15:20-21:50

1 stop8h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

07:30-16:55

1 stop7h 25m

$771

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Thu 28/1

13:10-17:40

1 stop6h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

18:40-19:15

1 stop22h 35m

$777

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 17/4

16:20-08:45

2 stops18h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/4

07:50-19:20

2 stops9h 30m

$779

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 17/4

11:55-21:50

1 stop11h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/4

07:50-19:20

2 stops9h 30m

$779

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 17/4

06:30-08:45

1 stop28h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/4

19:20-11:20

1 stop14h 00m

$779

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 5/12

15:00-21:50

2 stops8h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

19:25-10:10

2 stops12h 45m

$781

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Mon 30/11

11:55-21:50

1 stop11h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/12

19:25-13:55

1 stop16h 30m

$787

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Sat 30/1

13:45-17:40

1 stop5h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

18:40-19:15

1 stop22h 35m

$788

NelsonSydney

NSN Nelson - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

NSNSYD

Nelson

Fri 4/12

13:25-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

07:30-21:45

1 stop12h 15m

$790

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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 $779 to $833.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $761.

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 $547. 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 $712.

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	$369
Fastest flight time	5h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Nelson in the past 72 hours is $369. The best return flight deal from Nelson to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $761.

The fastest flight from Nelson to Sydney takes 5h 55m

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 5h 55m.
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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