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 45m. The flying distance between the two cities is 213 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 10 and 15 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 88 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 10 and 15 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 88 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Nelson was $120 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Wellington-WLG/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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 Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Nelson back to Wellington, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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 Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Nelson back to Wellington, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Wellington-WLG/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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 10

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 Originair at $94 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Sounds Air.

Question 11

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 Originair at $94 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Sounds Air.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Nelson is July, where tickets cost $156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $306 and $285 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Nelson is July, where tickets cost $156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $306 and $285 respectively.

Question 17

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Wellington-WLG/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Wellington-WLG/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Wellington-WLG/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 20

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Wellington-WLG/Nelson-NSN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 21

How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson historically see delays in approximately 11% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 71 minutes.

Question 22

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 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

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 24

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 at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

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 26

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 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Nelson were found on Sounds Air ($129) and Air New Zealand ($139).

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Nelson were found on Sounds Air ($129) and Air New Zealand ($139).

Question 29

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 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 30

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 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Question 31

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 $226 and $367 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was $129 on Sounds Air (28 Feb-7 Mar).

Question 32

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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How much is a return flight from Wellington to Nelson?

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Nelson is July, where tickets cost $156 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $306 and $285 respectively.

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

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 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Nelson were found on Sounds Air ($129) and Air New Zealand ($139).

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Nelson?

How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?

Weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson historically see delays in approximately 11% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 71 minutes.

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

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

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

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.

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

Based on our data, Sounds Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

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

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 many flights are there between Wellington and Nelson per day?

How long does a flight from Wellington to Nelson take?

Direct flights from Wellington generally make it to Nelson in 0h 45m. The flying distance between the two cities is 213 km.

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 06:50.

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 20:00 and lands at 20:45.

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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 $120 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a return.

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

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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