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$133+ Direct flights to Nelson

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Nelson found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NSN
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 February 2026.

Thu 26/312:55
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/313:15
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$297
Mon 16/313:40
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/315:50
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$312
Thu 26/312:55
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 30/313:15
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$315
Mon 2/309:00
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 5/306:30
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/1$340
Sun 15/208:25
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/206:00
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$392
Wed 11/210:45
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 12/207:45
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$418
Sat 28/209:00
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 7/306:30
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$462
Wed 11/312:55
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 16/313:15
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$480
Sun 8/313:40
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/306:30
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$498
Sat 14/213:40
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 21/206:30
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$611

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

06:30-08:05

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Mon 20/4

19:05-20:35

Nonstop1h 30m

$251

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

09:35-11:10

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Tue 24/3

11:45-13:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$271

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

12:55-14:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Sun 29/3

13:15-14:45

Nonstop1h 30m

$297

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Thu 19/3

15:50-17:20

Nonstop1h 30m

$312

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

09:35-11:10

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Sat 28/3

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$312

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

12:55-14:30

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Mon 30/3

13:15-14:45

Nonstop1h 30m

$315

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/2

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Thu 19/2

13:15-14:45

Nonstop1h 30m

$320

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

09:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Thu 5/3

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

$340

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/2

08:25-10:00

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Thu 19/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$392

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

10:45-12:20

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Thu 12/2

07:45-09:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$418

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated 1 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand to New Zealand 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
577 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

FAQ about direct flights to Nelson

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Nelson to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Nelson?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Nelson will cost users approximately $171. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Nelson, you can expect to pay around $330.

  • 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 01m 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. November 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 $291.

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