How long is the flight to Nelson?

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

How far is Nelson Airport from central Nelson?

Nelson Airport is 6 km from the centre of Nelson. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nelson is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $349. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $396 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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 159 per week, followed by Sounds Air with 56 flights per week.

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 round-trip flights cost $224 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nelson is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $249.

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each day?

There are around 31 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 14:00 the most common departure time and 46% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each week?

Each week there are around 215 direct flights from within New Zealand to Nelson. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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Cheap Flights to Nelson

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Nelson 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 to Nelson

Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug

08:35 - 09:25WLG-NSN

0h 50mdirect

11:10 - 11:40NSN-WLG

0h 30mdirect

$125Sounds Air

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Tue, 5 Aug - Fri, 8 Aug

13:25 - 14:15WLG-NSN

0h 50mdirect

20:25 - 21:10NSN-WLG

0h 45mdirect

$127Sounds Air

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Sat, 26 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug

14:05 - 14:40WLG-NSN

0h 35mdirect

11:25 - 11:55NSN-WLG

0h 30mdirect

$128Sounds Air

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Fri, 15 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug

06:45 - 07:40CHC-NSN

0h 55mdirect

17:35 - 18:30NSN-CHC

0h 55mdirect

$130Air New Zealand

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Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 3 Aug

06:00 - 06:50WLG-NSN

0h 50mdirect

09:15 - 10:00NSN-WLG

0h 45mdirect

$135Sounds Air

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Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 27 Jul

14:05 - 14:40WLG-NSN

0h 35mdirect

09:15 - 10:00NSN-WLG

0h 45mdirect

$137Sounds Air

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Wed, 13 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug

06:45 - 07:40CHC-NSN

0h 55mdirect

06:30 - 07:25NSN-CHC

0h 55mdirect

$138Air New Zealand

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Sat, 9 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug

06:45 - 08:15AKL-NSN

1h 30mdirect

06:45 - 08:15NSN-AKL

1h 30mdirect

$150Air New Zealand

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Sat, 9 Aug - Sat, 16 Aug

16:10 - 17:05CHC-NSN

0h 55mdirect

17:35 - 18:30NSN-CHC

0h 55mdirect

$150Air New Zealand

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Fri, 24 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

18:20 - 19:00WLG-NSN

0h 40mdirect

09:45 - 10:30NSN-WLG

0h 45mdirect

$209

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nelson

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Prices

Airlines

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Wellington, at $206 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $150 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Nelson?

A flight to Nelson costs $250 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $68 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Nelson which costs $191 on average, and Christchurch to Nelson, which costs $289 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

The cheapest month for flights to Nelson is August, where tickets cost $291 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $413 and $408 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $276.

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 $144 return, from Christchurch $228 return, from Auckland $265 return.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Nelson based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $206 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $150 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 $250. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $68 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 round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $349. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $396 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 round-trip flights cost $224 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nelson is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $249.

Looking for cheap airfare to Nelson? 25% of our users found return tickets to Nelson for the following prices or less: From Wellington $132, from Auckland $201, from Palmerston North $297
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