Question 1

How long does a flight from Wellington to Nelson take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Wellington generally make it to Nelson in 0h 40m. The flying distance between the two cities is 213 km.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 14 direct flights that take off from Wellington and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 0h 47m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 77 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Nelson was $103 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

For Wellington to Nelson, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Nelson back to Wellington, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wellington at 06:00 and will be landing in Nelson at 06:50.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wellington to Nelson jets off at 20:00 and lands at 20:45.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Nelson?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Nelson. They are: Air New Zealand, Originair, Sounds Air and West Coast Air. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Sounds Air at $124 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Sounds Air.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Wellington and Nelson.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Nelson is June, where tickets cost $208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $336 and $330 respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 70 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Nelson flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Sounds Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 2% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Nelson flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Nelson were found on Sounds Air ($137) and Originair ($172).

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Nelson, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Nelson from Wellington usually cost between $186 and $281 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $172 on Originair (20 Nov–22 Nov).

Question 25

What are the most popular airlines flying to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Nelson is Sounds Air, followed by Air New Zealand and Originair.

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