NSN - ZQN

$188 Find Cheap Flights from Nelson to Queenstown – Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$409
Typical prices: $424-$457
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/9Wed 9/9
NSN - ZQN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$188
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/8
NSN - ZQN • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Nelson and Queenstown. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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July
Cheapest • 100% price drop
September
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Cheap Flights from Nelson to Queenstown (NSN-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nelson to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Nelson to Queenstown

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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06:15 - 10:35
NSN
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ZQN
4h 20m
1 stop
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11:15 - 20:45
ZQN
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NSN
9h 30m
1 stop
$409Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
06:15 - 14:00
NSN
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ZQN
7h 45m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 16:55
ZQN
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NSN
6h 30m
2 stops
$417Air New Zealand
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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06:15 - 15:55
NSN
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ZQN
9h 40m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 19:20
ZQN
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NSN
3h 15m
1 stop
$421Air New Zealand
Tue, 4 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
06:15 - 14:00
NSN
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ZQN
7h 45m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 20:45
ZQN
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NSN
4h 40m
1 stop
$459Air New Zealand
Tue, 4 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
06:15 - 14:00
NSN
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ZQN
7h 45m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 20:45
ZQN
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NSN
10h 20m
2 stops
$462Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nelson to Queenstown flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nelson to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nelson to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Queenstown is July, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,360 and $871 respectively.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$188
Best time to beat the crowds (35% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nelson to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nelson to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Nelson to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to Queenstown?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to Queenstown was $188 for a one-way ticket and $409 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nelson to Queenstown?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nelson to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nelson and Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nelson to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nelson to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nelson to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nelson to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Nelson with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nelson to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Nelson to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nelson to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 654 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.5Food
7.4Entertainment
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Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
ROT - AKL
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Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

No refunds for flights that I could not take due to Covid restrictions

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nelson to Queenstown

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Nelson (NSN)
Queenstown (ZQN)