How much are direct flights to Nelson?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Nelson will cost users approximately $158. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Nelson, you can expect to pay around $278.

Which airlines fly direct to Nelson?

At the moment, Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, Originair, West Coast Air offer direct flights to Nelson. Air New Zealand is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Nelson.

How long is a direct flight to Nelson?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Nelson to last approximately 1h 05m on average. The quickest direct flight to Nelson at this time departs from Wellington (0h 40m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (1h 35m).

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

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Nelson, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. March may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Nelson, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Nelson?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Nelson is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Nelson typically costs around $297.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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Tue 28/712:20

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12:20-13:55

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Nelson

Thu 30/7

06:30-08:00

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$198

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Mon 28/9

06:30-08:05

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Nelson

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11:55-13:25

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$200

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14:10-15:45

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Nelson

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11:55-13:25

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$200

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Nelson

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10:05-11:35

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$224

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AKLNSN

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Sat 13/6

14:10-15:45

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Nelson

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15:20-16:50

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$236

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Nelson

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10:05-11:35

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$267

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Mon 15/6

06:30-08:05

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Nelson

Mon 22/6

06:30-08:00

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$279

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AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/7

12:20-13:55

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Nelson

Tue 21/7

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$297

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AKLNSN

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Fri 5/6

10:45-12:20

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Nelson

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06:00-07:30

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$301

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08:00-09:35

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Anonymous,Mar 2026

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We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQ about direct flights to Nelson

How much are direct flights to Nelson?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Nelson will cost users approximately $158. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Nelson, you can expect to pay around $278.
Which airlines fly direct to Nelson?
At the moment, Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, Originair, West Coast Air offer direct flights to Nelson. Air New Zealand is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Nelson.
How long is a direct flight to Nelson?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Nelson to last approximately 1h 05m on average. The quickest direct flight to Nelson at this time departs from Wellington (0h 40m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (1h 35m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Nelson?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Nelson, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. March may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Nelson, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Nelson?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Nelson is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Nelson typically costs around $297.

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