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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)plane plane NSN - SYD
    8h 25m
    $503–956

  2. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 11m
    $437–1,517

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BHE - SYD
    9h 7m
    $564–948

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,121 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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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