Question 1

How long is the flight to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Nelson depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Nelson on KAYAK are from Christchurch, which takes 0h 50m, Auckland, which takes 1h 05m, Dunedin, which takes 1h 15m, and Queenstown, which takes 1h 20m.

Question 2

How long is the flight to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Nelson depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Nelson on KAYAK are from Christchurch, which takes 0h 50m, Auckland, which takes 1h 05m, Dunedin, which takes 1h 15m, and Queenstown, which takes 1h 20m.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Wellington, at $67 one-way and $138 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $297 in the last 3 days. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Wellington, at $67 one-way and $138 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $297 in the last 3 days. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

How far is Nelson Airport from central Nelson?

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Nelson Airport is 6 km from the centre of Nelson. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What is the name of Nelson’s airport?

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All flights to Nelson land at Nelson Airport. The airport code is NSN,and it can also be referred to as Nelson. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

How many cities have direct flights to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Nelson from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Wellington, with 102 direct flights each week.

Question 8

How many cities have direct flights to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Nelson from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Wellington, with 102 direct flights each week.

Question 9

How much is a flight to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

On average, a flight to Nelson costs $286. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $57 and departed from Wellington Airport.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nelson is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $369. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $416 on average.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Nelson is May, where tickets cost $297 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $710 and $620 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $339.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Nelson is May, where tickets cost $297 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $710 and $620 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is July with an average price of $339.

Question 13

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

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 to Nelson. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nelson with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

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 Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How much is a flight to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

On average, a flight to Nelson costs $286. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $57 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Nelson which costs $226 on average, and Christchurch to Nelson, which costs $381 on average.

Question 18

How much is a flight to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

On average, a flight to Nelson costs $286. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $57 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Nelson which costs $226 on average, and Christchurch to Nelson, which costs $381 on average.

Question 19

Which airline offers the most flights to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Nelson, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 174 per week, followed by Sounds Air with 44 flights per week.

Question 20

Which airline offers the most flights to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Nelson, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 174 per week, followed by Sounds Air with 44 flights per week.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson is generally in the morning, when flights cost $388 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nelson is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $411.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Question 24

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 32 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 50% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 25

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 32 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 50% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 26

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 218 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 27

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 218 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 28

What is a good deal for flights to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Nelson, 25% of our users found tickets to Nelson for the following prices or less: From Wellington $91 one-way - $191 return, from Christchurch $191 one-way - $310 return, from Auckland $192 one-way - $259 return.

Question 29

What is a good deal for flights to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Nelson, 25% of our users found tickets to Nelson for the following prices or less: From Wellington $91 one-way - $191 return, from Christchurch $191 one-way - $310 return, from Auckland $192 one-way - $259 return.

Question 30

How many long-haul flights are there to Nelson each week?

Accepted Answer

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Nelson. Instead, there are 341 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

Question 31

How many long-haul flights are there to Nelson each week?

Accepted Answer

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Nelson. Instead, there are 341 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

Question 32

What are the most popular airlines flying to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

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

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What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Wellington, at $67 one-way and $138 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $297 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight to Nelson costs $286. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $57 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Nelson which costs $226 on average, and Christchurch to Nelson, which costs $381 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

What is a good deal for flights to Nelson?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Nelson, 25% of our users found tickets to Nelson for the following prices or less: From Wellington $91 one-way - $191 return, from Christchurch $191 one-way - $310 return, from Auckland $192 one-way - $259 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Nelson?

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

Which airline offers the most flights to Nelson?

Of the 2 airlines that fly to Nelson, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 174 per week, followed by Sounds Air with 44 flights per week.

How long is the flight to Nelson?

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each day?

There are around 32 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 50% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each week?

Each week there are around 218 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Nelson each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to Nelson. Instead, there are 341 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

How many cities have direct flights to Nelson?

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Nelson from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Wellington, with 102 direct flights each week.

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What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Wellington, at $67 one-way and $138 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $297 in the last 3 days.

How far is Nelson Airport from central Nelson?

Nelson Airport is 6 km from the centre of Nelson.

What is the name of Nelson’s airport?

All flights to Nelson land at Nelson Airport. The airport code is NSN,and it can also be referred to as Nelson.

How much is a flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight to Nelson costs $286. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $57 and departed from Wellington Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nelson is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $369. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $416 on average.

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

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 to Nelson.

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

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

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Nelson?

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

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson is generally in the morning, when flights cost $388 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nelson is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $411.

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