Where can you fly direct from Nelson?

Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Nelson is Auckland.

How much are direct flights from Nelson?

On average, a one-way direct flight from Nelson will cost users approximately $247. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Nelson, you can expect to pay around $679.

How long is a direct flight from Nelson?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Nelson to last approximately 0h 58m on average. The quickest direct flight from Nelson at this time departs from Nelson (0h 30m), while the longest leaves from Nelson (1h 30m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct from Nelson?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Nelson, September is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, April offers travelers the most options.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Nelson is in July with an average price of $146. If you're looking to fly direct from Nelson in October, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $206. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight from Nelson is in July with an average price of $146. If you're looking to fly direct from Nelson in October, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $206. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

Direct flights from Nelson

Cheapest flights from Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 August 2025.

Fri 5/920:25NSN - WLG

Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air

Sun 7/908:05WLG - NSN

Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air

Deal found 31/7$128

Wed 20/810:20NSN - CHC

Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 22/806:45CHC - NSN

Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/7$240

Fri 12/919:00NSN - AKL

Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand

Tue 16/906:45AKL - NSN

Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/8$287

Thu 28/816:35NSN - WLG

Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand

Sun 31/809:35WLG - NSN

Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/7$289

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 5/9

20:25-21:10

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Sun 7/9

20:00-20:50

Nonstop0h 50m

$128

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Tue 2/9

06:30-07:25

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 6/9

08:40-09:35

Nonstop0h 55m

$260

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Fri 12/9

19:00-20:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/9

06:45-08:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$287

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Thu 28/8

16:35-17:15

Nonstop0h 40m

Wellington

Sun 31/8

09:35-10:20

Nonstop0h 45m

$322

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Wed 19/11

07:10-07:55

Nonstop0h 45m

$64

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 30/1

13:50-14:30

Nonstop0h 40m

$79

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Thu 18/12

15:00-16:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$95

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Reviews of airlines flying direct to Nelson

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

501 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

501 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

501 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Where can you fly direct from Nelson?
Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Nelson is Auckland.
How much are direct flights from Nelson?
On average, a one-way direct flight from Nelson will cost users approximately $247. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Nelson, you can expect to pay around $679.
How long is a direct flight from Nelson?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Nelson to last approximately 0h 58m on average. The quickest direct flight from Nelson at this time departs from Nelson (0h 30m), while the longest leaves from Nelson (1h 30m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct from Nelson?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Nelson, September is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, April offers travelers the most options.

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