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$67 Find Cheap Flights to Nelson

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 11/2. 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
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
Overall average: $249
Sounds Air
Thu 5/3Tue 10/3
WLG - NSN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$67
Typical prices: $118-$183
Sounds Air
Wed 11/2
WLG - NSN • Direct
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Air New Zealand
Most flights • 187 per week
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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WLG-NSN
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AKL-NSN
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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

Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Sounds Air Logo
06:00 - 06:50
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
14:15 - 15:00
NSN
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WLG
0h 45mdirect
$138Sounds Air
Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Sounds Air Logo
14:10 - 15:00
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
17:55 - 18:40
NSN
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WLG
0h 45mdirect
$147Sounds Air
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 14 May
Air New Zealand Logo
14:50 - 15:35
WLG
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NSN
0h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
09:40 - 10:20
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$149Air New Zealand
Mon, 11 May - Thu, 14 May
Air New Zealand Logo
11:35 - 12:35
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:20 - 20:15
NSN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$149Air New Zealand
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Sounds Air Logo
14:10 - 15:00
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
17:25 - 18:10
NSN
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WLG
0h 45mdirect
$152Sounds Air
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Sounds Air Logo
06:00 - 06:50
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
14:15 - 15:00
NSN
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WLG
0h 45mdirect
$154Sounds Air
Tue, 12 May - Thu, 14 May
Air New Zealand Logo
19:05 - 20:05
CHC
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NSN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 10:25
NSN
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CHC
0h 55mdirect
$163Air New Zealand
Fri, 6 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Sounds Air Logo
10:05 - 10:55
WLG
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NSN
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
17:25 - 18:10
NSN
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WLG
0h 45mdirect
$164Sounds Air
Mon, 11 May - Fri, 15 May
Air New Zealand Logo
18:35 - 19:20
WLG
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NSN
0h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 18:35
NSN
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WLG
0h 40mdirect
$169Air New Zealand
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:30 - 06:50
AKL
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NSN
13h 20m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:10 - 08:45
NSN
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AKL
12h 35m1 stop
$289Multiple 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 72 hours.

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 $285 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.

On average, a flight to Nelson costs $322. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $70 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Christchurch to Nelson which costs $255 on average, and Wellington to Nelson, which costs $445 on average.

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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 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 May, where tickets cost $290 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $695 and $579 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $329.

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 $119 one-way - $248 return, from Auckland $130 one-way - $317 return, from Christchurch $138 one-way - $205 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Nelson Plane Tickets

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$67
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive 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 $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 $285 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 $322. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $70 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 Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $321. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $399 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 afternoon, when flights cost $368 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 $395.

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 $183, from Auckland $223, from Palmerston North $413
  • 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 565 reviews
7.4Food
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SYD - AKL
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I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

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.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

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.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

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