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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nelson to Sydney? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.R 4,118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,118, select.
Sydney.R 4,138 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Nelson on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,138, select.
Sydney.R 4,206 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Nelson on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,206, select.
Sydney.R 4,242 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Nelson on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,242, select.
Sydney.R 4,339 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Nelson on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,339, select.
Sydney.R 4,403 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,403, select.
Sydney.R 4,610 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Nelson on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,610, select.
Sydney.R 6,822 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,822, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nelson to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Nelson to Sydney: Alternative routes

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Nelson to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,118
Cheapest month to flyMay

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Finding cheap flights from Nelson to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Nelson to Sydney is R 7,569. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Nelson to Sydney. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,569.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Nelson to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Sydney is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nelson Airport to Sydney Airport on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Nelson Airport and Sydney Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Flying from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney two hours behind Nelson.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NSN to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nelson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NSN and SYD:

    • Christchurch International Airport

    • Auckland Airport

    • Wellington International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • At the moment, R 4,118 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nelson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,569. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NSN to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Nelson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from NSN to SYD.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nelson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Handy information about Nelson Airport (NSN)

  • 71.22% of flights that depart Nelson Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • To reach Nelson Airport from central Nelson, it takes around 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Nelson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near NSN:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • It takes around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Nelson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Sydney in April.

  • The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Nelson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from NSN to SYD in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've done Sydney, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another major destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are the start of reasons to visit.

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