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How to get fromNelson to Sydneyby plane, bus or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Sydney by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeNSN - SYD
    8h 7m
    $526–1,151

  2. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeCHC - SYD
    11h 52m
    $505–1,640

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBHE - SYD
    8h 59m
    $622–867

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

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

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