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

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane NSN - SYD
    8h 31m
    $506–913

  2. Fly Nelson Airport to Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NSN - OOL
    9h 27m
    $224–955

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Melbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane NSN - MEL
    8h 52m
    $580–1,131

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHE - SYD
    10h 8m
    $567–1,054

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Brisbane Airport

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NSN - BNE
    9h 4m
    $521–979

  6. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane CHC - SYD
    12h 6m
    $440–1,422

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,123.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

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

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

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