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

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 06:57
• Latest: departs at 20:15 and lands at 20:57.

The flight takes about 0h 42m.

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

A direct flight from Nelson to Wellington takes 0h 42m, covering 213 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Nelson to Wellington range from $202 to $323, with an average of $255 over the past 12 months. Anything below $202 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of $255. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$175 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Cessna light aircraft - single turboprop engine variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nelson to Wellington flights, with 46% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 18%, 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 $189 to $1,233. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nelson to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $185, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Nelson to Wellington usually depart from Nelson (NSN) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Nelson to Wellington route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 13 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Nelson to Wellington route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $232 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $272, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Nelson and Wellington. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Sounds Air

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are Waitangi Park, St James Theatre, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

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

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

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