Cheap flights from Nelson to Sydney from £181

Cheap flights from Nelson to Sydney from £181

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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£181
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 11
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£231
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 11
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£231
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 11
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£239
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1 stop
Wed, Jun 10
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£240
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1 stop
Thu, Jun 11
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£242
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13 – Tue, Jun 16
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£397
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£407
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£410
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13 – Wed, Jun 17
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£414
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1 stop
Tue, Jun 9 – Thu, Jun 11
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£415
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
Nelson NSNSydney SYD
£415
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How much do flights to Sydney cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£181

Cheapest round-trip

£397

Average round-trip

£517

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

Getting from Sydney airport to the city center

Fastest option: Airport Link train. Best value: buses and shuttle services.

Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), located 8 km south of the city center. As Australia's busiest airport, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. The Airport Link train provides the fastest connection, while buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers offer alternatives depending on your budget and destination. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

13-15 min

includes station access fee (~USD 11–14)

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to CBD

35-50 min

Opal card fare (~USD 2.50–3.30)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

metered; varies by traffic (~USD 29–42)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

surge pricing may apply (~USD 23–39)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

pre-booked; fixed rate (~USD 52–97)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

20-45 min

per day; plus parking (~USD 32–78)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport Link train includes a station access fee on top of the standard Opal fare.
  • Opal cards can be used on trains, buses, ferries, and light rail throughout Sydney.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sydney

Depart from
Nelson
Arrive to
Sydney
Average flights per week
323
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Mountains - Sydney Opera House

Check-in for a flight from Nelson to Sydney

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sydney

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C20°C
February25°C20°C
March24°C19°C
April22°C16°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September20°C12°C
October22°C14°C
November23°C16°C
December24°C18°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
305
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
85%
20°C16°C
24 May
86%
18°C12°C
Monday
18 May
86%
20°C16°C
25 May
89%
16°C15°C
Tuesday
19 May
85%
18°C15°C
26 May
86%
16°C15°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
18°C14°C
27 May
88%
16°C13°C
Thursday
21 May
80%
18°C12°C
28 May
85%
18°C15°C
Friday
22 May
17°C12°C
29 May
68%
18°C14°C
Saturday
23 May
18°C13°C
30 May
20°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, and Virgin Australia Airlines. Nelson and Sydney have 323 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Sydney, consider visiting Blue Mountains, and Sydney Opera House.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nelson?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nelson and Auckland, Wellington, Melbourne, Christchurch, Gold Coast, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Hobart, Phuket City, Canberra, Palmerston North, Adelaide, Gaborone, Darwin, Seoul, Los Angeles, Dublin, Hamilton, Whanganui, Beira.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and London, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Bangkok, Perth, Gold Coast, Cairns, Singapore, Adelaide, Denpasar, Auckland, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hobart, Ballina, Sunshine Coast Region, Ho Chi Minh City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Nelson?
The main airport in Nelson is Nelson. It is also served by Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
Which airlines fly between Nelson and Sydney?
Currently, you can fly between Nelson and Sydney with Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Emirates, Virgin Australia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Nelson and Sydney?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nelson and Sydney, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Nelson and Sydney?
Traveling between Nelson and Sydney, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Nelson?
There are a number of airports in and around Nelson. The main one is Nelson and other nearby airports include Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome
How many airports are there near Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Illawarra Regional, Orange.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Sydney depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nelson and Sydney arrive?
What time do flights between Nelson and Sydney depart?
What time do flights between Nelson and Sydney arrive?

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