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How to get fromAustralia to Nelsonby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane SYD - NSN
    8h 15m
    $579–1,233

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane BNE - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    10h 25m
    $340–1,486

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Nelson Airport

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane BNE - NSN
    8h 38m
    $627–1,235

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Nelson Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane MEL - NSN
    8h 46m
    $787–1,438

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane SYD - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    9h 38m
    $742–1,284

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    12h 9m
    $561–1,884

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,121.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Australia and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Sounds Air fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours.

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