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$71 Find Cheap Flights to Nelson – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Nelson departing on 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$138
Typical prices: $138-$269
Originair
Fri 14/8Mon 17/8
WLG - NSN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$71
Typical prices: $74-$165
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Mon 13/7
WLG - NSN • Direct
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Nelson

Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Originair Logo
17:50 - 18:30
WLG
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NSN
0h 40mdirect
Originair Logo
08:00 - 08:40
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$138Originair
Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Originair Logo
17:50 - 18:30
WLG
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NSN
0h 40mdirect
Originair Logo
08:00 - 08:40
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$140Originair
Fri, 14 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Originair Logo
17:50 - 18:30
WLG
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NSN
0h 40mdirect
Originair Logo
08:00 - 08:40
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$142Originair
Fri, 14 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 09:00
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
14:35 - 15:30
NSN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$188Air New Zealand
Fri, 24 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Originair Logo
17:50 - 18:30
WLG
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NSN
0h 40mdirect
Originair Logo
08:00 - 08:40
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$193Originair
Wed, 22 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
20:00 - 20:45
WLG
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NSN
0h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
16:20 - 17:00
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$197Air New Zealand
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:50
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:20 - 14:00
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$202Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Sounds Air Logo
06:00 - 06:50
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
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09:20 - 10:05
NSN
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WLG
0h 45mdirect
$209Sounds Air
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
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08:40 - 09:30
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
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07:10 - 07:55
NSN
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WLG
0h 45mdirect
$211Sounds Air
Sat, 8 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
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09:45 - 11:20
AKL
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NSN
1h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:45 - 21:50
NSN
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AKL
4h 05m
1 stop
$301Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nelson

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Nelson to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Wellington, at $138 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $250 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Nelson?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Nelson from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Nelson costs $244 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $71 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Auckland to Nelson which costs $322 on average, and Christchurch to Nelson, which costs $259 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Nelson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nelson is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $313. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $418 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Nelson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Nelson is June, where tickets cost $96 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $161 and $136 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is August with an average price of $53.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Nelson depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $375 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 $423.

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 $215 return, from Christchurch $241 return, from Auckland $285 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Nelson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Nelson Plane Tickets

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Wellington 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.
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.

FAQs - booking Nelson flights

  • 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 $138 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $250 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 $244. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $71 and departed from Wellington Airport.

  • 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nelson

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Nelson? 25% of our users found return tickets to Nelson for the following prices or less: From Wellington $149, from Christchurch $178, from Auckland $206
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nelson flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Nelson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Nelson. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Nelson. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 646 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
ZQN - AKL
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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

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

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