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$69 Find cheap flights from Wellington 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 from Wellington to Nelson departing on 15/10. 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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Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Nelson (WLG-NSN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wellington 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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Flights from Wellington to Nelson - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Nelson?

The average price of all flights from Wellington to Nelson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nelson on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Wellington to Nelson. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Nelson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Wellington 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 from Wellington to Nelson is August, where tickets cost $163 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $296 and $295 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Wellington to Nelson?

The average price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $231, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Wellington to Nelson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Nelson, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 91 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Nelson?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Wellington to Nelson.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Nelson. They are Air New Zealand and Sounds Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Air New Zealand, with the best one-way deal found costing $122. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air New Zealand.

How many flights are there between Wellington and Nelson per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 15 nonstop flights that take off from Wellington and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 0h 43m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 76 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Nelson?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Wellington to Nelson take?

Direct flights take on average 0h 30m to travel the 213 km between Wellington and Nelson.

What’s the earliest departure time from Wellington to Nelson?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wellington at 06:00 and will be landing in Nelson at 06:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Wellington to Nelson?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wellington to Nelson jets off at 19:40 and lands at 20:25.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Wellington to Nelson

When to book flights from Wellington to Nelson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington 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. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Wellington to Nelson

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Nelson?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Nelson was $41 for a one-way ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Wellington to Nelson?

    Wellington and Nelson are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Wellington from Wellington and will be arriving at Nelson.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Nelson?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Nelson flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Nelson?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Wellington and Nelson, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Wellington to Nelson?

    There are direct flights from Wellington to Nelson on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington 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 from Wellington to Nelson.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Nelson?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington 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 from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Wellington to Nelson

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $153 or less one-way and $208 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Wellington to Nelson?

Find which airlines fly direct from Wellington Airport to Nelson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Wellington to Nelson

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Nelson to Wellington

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Sounds Air

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Sounds Air

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Wellington to Nelson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to Nelson. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Wellington 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.
8.1
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 564 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
7.6Food
8.1Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

6.0 GoodSteve, Jul 2024TBU - AKL
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Wellington to Nelson found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/10Tue
directSounds Air
0h 45mWLG-NSN
$69
15/10Tue
1 stop
11h 55mWLG-NSN
$147
15/10Tue
2 stops
7h 50mWLG-NSN
$210

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Wellington - Nelson Flights

Departure:

Wellington (WLG)New Zealand

Destination:

Nelson (NSN)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Nelson - Wellington

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$141

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