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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Nelson:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:05
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 21:45.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Nelson.

A direct flight from Auckland to Nelson takes 1h 35m, covering 798 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Auckland to Nelson range from $302 to $477, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $381 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $381 return and stopover options via Christchurch (CHC) at $373.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Auckland to Nelson flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$178 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Nelson flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $228 to $1,215. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Nelson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Nelson Airport (NSN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EZI
• Snap Rentals
• Thrifty
• Apex
• Budget

Flights from Auckland to Nelson usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Nelson (NSN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Nelson route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

Connecting flights from Auckland to Nelson most commonly pass through:

• Wellington (WLG) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Christchurch (CHC) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Auckland to Nelson. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $337 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $150.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Auckland and Nelson.

Flying via Christchurch (CHC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 52m, compared to 5h 28m via Wellington (WLG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.