$787 Find Cheap Flights from Australia to Nelson

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Nelson departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Australia to Nelson

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia to Nelson that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Australia to Nelson

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Nelson.
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11:05 - 09:35MEL-NSN
20h 30m1 stop
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17:35 - 10:05NSN-MEL
18h 30m1 stop
Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May
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11:05 - 20:20MEL-NSN
7h 15m1 stop
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09:30 - 22:45NSN-MEL
15h 15m2 stops
Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May
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18:25 - 10:20MEL-NSN
13h 55m2 stops
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09:30 - 17:25NSN-MEL
9h 55m2 stops
$935Air New Zealand
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May
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19:35 - 10:20MEL-NSN
12h 45m3 stops
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09:30 - 17:45NSN-MEL
10h 15m2 stops
$1,082
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Sat, 17 May - Sat, 24 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nelson

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Nelson to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Nelson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nelson is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $929. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,416 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Nelson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Nelson is May, where tickets cost $780 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,645 and $1,216 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $961.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$787
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Nelson

FAQs - booking Nelson flights

  • How far is Nelson Airport from central Nelson?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Nelson city centre from Nelson Airport.

  • What is the name of Nelson’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Nelson, called Nelson Airport (NSN). It can also be referred to as Nelson.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Nelson?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Nelson.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Nelson?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Nelson?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nelson with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Nelson?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Nelson are there each week?

    Each week there are around 220 direct flights from within Australia to Nelson. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nelson

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nelson flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Nelson?

Find which airlines fly direct to Nelson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Australia to Nelson

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Direct returns

Nelson to Australia

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight to Nelson

Information on the airport you'll fly into in Nelson

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