Question 1

How long does a flight from Nelson to Wellington take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 0h 40m to travel the 213 km between Nelson and Wellington.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 12 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 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 12 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 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to Wellington was $103 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a return.

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 Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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 Tuesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nelson at 06:15 and will be landing in Wellington at 06:55.

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 3 airlines that fly direct from Nelson to Wellington. They are: Air New Zealand, Originair and Sounds Air. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Sounds Air at $130 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 3 airlines that fly direct from Nelson to Wellington. They are: Air New Zealand, Originair and Sounds Air. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Sounds Air at $130 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 April, where tickets cost $193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $293 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 April, where tickets cost $193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $368 and $293 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.

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.

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.

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.

Question 21

How often are flights from Nelson to Wellington delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Nelson and Wellington historically see delays in approximately 10% 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 2 cabin class options for the route. These are 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 2 cabin class options for the route. These are 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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Nelson to Wellington were found on Sounds Air ($204) and Air New Zealand ($210).

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Nelson to Wellington were found on Sounds Air ($204) and Air New Zealand ($210).

Question 29

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 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Question 31

How much is a return flight from Nelson to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Wellington from Nelson usually cost between $196 and $257 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $197 on Multiple Airlines (14 Aug–21 Aug).

Question 32

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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