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Flights from Nelson to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Christchurch, about 4h 38m door to door (138 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 38m
NSNSYDAKL

Nelson to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey4h 38mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Sydney

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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NSN Wellington (WLG) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Thu15:00 NSN15:29 WLG0h 46m connection16:15 WLG17:38 SYDAir New Zealand
43 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 38m
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NSN Christchurch (CHC) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates
Thu14:45 NSN15:33 CHC0h 57m connection16:30 CHC17:51 SYDAir New Zealand
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 06m
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NSN Auckland (AKL) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Thu07:00 NSN08:15 AKL1h 00m connection09:15 AKL10:38 SYDAir New Zealand
58 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,105 km1,307 miles
Journey time
4h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSydney vs Nelson
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
NSN → SYD

Flights from Nelson to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Sydney?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Nelson to Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,105 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Sydney?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nelson and Sydney?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Nelson and Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours behind Nelson.

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