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Cheap Flights to Nelson

 
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Recent return flight deals to Nelson

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 09:00CHC  Christchurch-NSN Nelson
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:20 - 20:15NSN  Nelson-CHC Christchurch
0h 55mdirect
$200Air New Zealand
Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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08:00 - 09:00CHC  Christchurch-NSN Nelson
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:40 - 07:35NSN  Nelson-CHC Christchurch
0h 55mdirect
$200Air New Zealand
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Sounds Air Logo
07:00 - 07:50WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 50mdirect
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20:15 - 21:00NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 45mdirect
$203Sounds Air
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Sounds Air Logo
07:00 - 07:50WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
20:15 - 21:00NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 45mdirect
$205Sounds Air
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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08:40 - 09:30WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
16:50 - 17:35NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 45mdirect
$205Sounds Air
Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
20:00 - 20:45WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:40 - 09:20NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 40mdirect
$210Air New Zealand
Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 3 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 09:00CHC  Christchurch-NSN Nelson
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
14:35 - 15:30NSN  Nelson-CHC Christchurch
0h 55mdirect
$210Air New Zealand
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 09:25WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 50mdirect
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17:10 - 17:50NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 40mdirect
$254Multiple Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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18:20 - 19:00WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 40mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 - 12:40NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 45mdirect
$302Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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06:15 - 11:15AKL  Auckland Intl-NSN Nelson
5h 00m1 stop Christchurch
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 08:45NSN  Nelson-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 30mdirect
$304Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Nelson flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Nelson with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

Christchurch to Nelson is the cheapest route at $200 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Wellington to Nelson is the most popular connection with return deals from $203.

How much is a flight to Nelson?

A return flight to Nelson costs $359 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Wellington average $263, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $298.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson at $355 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $406.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

  • June is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson with an average price of $311 return.
  • March ($432) and December ($425) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Nelson are the cheapest at $362 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $403.

What is a good deal for flights to Nelson?

Flights under $265 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Nelson at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Wellington $208
  • Christchurch $224
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When are flights to Nelson the cheapest?

Flights to Nelson are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 49% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for flights to Nelson

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$101
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flights from Christchurch to Nelson

When to book flights to Nelson

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.
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Your questions about flights to Nelson, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Nelson?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from New Zealand to Nelson at 156 per week, and for this route Air New Zealand is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Nelson. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Nelson from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Nelson varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Auckland: 1h 35m
    • from Christchurch: 1h 00m
    • from Wellington: 0h 45m
    • from Paraparaumu: 0h 50m

  • How many flights serve Nelson?

    Nelson receives 28 flights per day and 193 per week from across the world. Wellington has the most flights to Nelson with 85 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Nelson is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Nelson is around $265 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Nelson?

    Last-minute fares to Nelson – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 22% above the average return fare of $359.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Nelson?

    Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, and Originair are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to Nelson. Sounds Air has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

Your guide to booking Nelson flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Nelson, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 49% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Nelson, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $265 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Nelson in June. Return fares historically average $311 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $41 per return. Morning flights to Nelson average $362 compared to $403 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Nelson, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Sounds Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Originair includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Nelson

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Nelson? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 669 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

More comfortable seats. Even after an hour of travel, they are very hard to sit on. Enforce the amount of stuff that travellers can carry on. Some have up to three bags and take over other passengers' overhead locker space.

Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

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