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Flights from Sydney to Nelson
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 23m door to door (111 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 23m
Sydney to Nelson at a glance
Fastest journey5h 23mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Nelson
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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SYD Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon12:15 SYD17:09 AKL1h 06m connection18:15 AKL19:38 NSNAir New Zealand
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SYD Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Fri10:45 SYD15:38 CHC2h 07m connection17:45 CHC18:33 NSNQantas + Air New Zealand
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SYD Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Sat10:00 SYD14:58 WLG2h 47m connection17:45 WLG18:22 NSNQantas + Air New Zealand
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
- 5h 23mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hNelson vs Sydney
- Currency in Nelson
- NZD
- Airports
- SYD → NSN
Flights from Sydney to Nelson: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. 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 Sydney to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,105 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Nelson?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Nelson?
Nelson is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.
