Question 1

How long does a flight from Nelson to Wellington take?

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Direct flights from Nelson generally make it to Wellington in 0h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 213 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Nelson and Wellington per day?

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Each day, there are between 11 and 15 direct flights that take off from Nelson and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 0h 42m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 97 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Nelson and Wellington per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 11 and 15 direct flights that take off from Nelson and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 0h 42m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 97 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to Wellington was $69 for a one-way ticket and $130 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Nelson-NSN/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

For Nelson to Wellington, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Wellington back to Nelson, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

For Nelson to Wellington, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Wellington back to Nelson, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Nelson to Wellington?

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Nelson and Wellington are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Nelson from Nelson and will be arriving at Wellington. <a href='/flight-routes/Nelson-NSN/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Nelson to Wellington?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nelson at 06:20 and will be landing in Wellington at 07:00.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nelson to Wellington jets off at 20:15 and lands at 21:00.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Nelson and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Nelson to Wellington. They are: Air New Zealand, Originair, Sounds Air and West Coast Air. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Originair at $112 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Originair.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Nelson and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Nelson to Wellington. They are: Air New Zealand, Originair, Sounds Air and West Coast Air. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Originair at $112 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Originair.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nelson to Wellington flight route.

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Nelson to Wellington on a daily basis.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Wellington is August, where tickets cost $205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $332 and $288 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Wellington is August, where tickets cost $205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $332 and $288 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wellington. <a href='/flight-routes/Nelson-NSN/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Nelson-NSN/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wellington with an airline and back to Nelson with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Nelson-NSN/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 Wellington from Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Nelson-NSN/Wellington-WLG'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

How often are flights from Nelson to Wellington delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Nelson and Wellington historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 78 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nelson to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Sounds Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Nelson to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nelson and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nelson and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Nelson to Wellington, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 28

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Nelson to Wellington, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Wellington is Sounds Air, followed by Air New Zealand and Originair.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nelson to Wellington?

For Nelson to Wellington, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Wellington back to Nelson, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Wellington is August, where tickets cost $205 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $332 and $288 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nelson to Wellington?

To get a below average price on the flight from Nelson to Wellington, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Nelson and Wellington?

How often are flights from Nelson to Wellington delayed?

Weekly flights between Nelson and Wellington historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 78 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Nelson to Wellington flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nelson to Wellington flights?

Based on our data, Sounds Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 5% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nelson and Wellington?

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Nelson and Wellington per day?

How long does a flight from Nelson to Wellington take?

Direct flights from Nelson generally make it to Wellington in 0h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 213 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nelson to Wellington?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nelson at 06:20 and will be landing in Wellington at 07:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Nelson to Wellington?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nelson to Wellington jets off at 20:15 and lands at 21:00.

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What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to Wellington?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to Wellington was $69 for a one-way ticket and $130 for a return.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Nelson to Wellington?

Nelson and Wellington are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Nelson from Nelson and will be arriving at Wellington.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nelson to Wellington?

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nelson to Wellington flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Nelson to Wellington?

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

On which days can I fly direct from Nelson to Wellington?

There are direct flights from Nelson to Wellington on a daily basis.

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

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 Wellington.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington 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 Wellington?

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 Wellington 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 Wellington?

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 Wellington from Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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