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$66+ Cheap flights from Nelson

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NSN — WLG
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Nelson

Discover essential information about flights departing from Nelson, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Nelson airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$58

Cheapest round-trip flight

$148

Cheapest airline

Originair

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Nelson is currently to Wellington.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Nelson is currently to Christchurch.
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On average, Originair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nelson (avg. price of $251).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nelson (average return price of $341).
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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 30 April 2025.

Wed 28/515:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Wed 4/616:25WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 30/4$129
Thu 5/610:20NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/606:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$175
Fri 6/610:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Fri 6/618:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 29/4$218
Thu 5/620:10NSN - CHC
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/606:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$239
Sun 1/607:40NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/608:15WLG - NSN
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$240
Wed 4/606:30NSN - WLG
1 stop14h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/614:45WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$282
Thu 19/606:50NSN - AKL
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/619:30AKL - NSN
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$358
Sat 14/616:55NSN - ZQN
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/613:05ZQN - NSN
1 stop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$360
Mon 19/507:20NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/517:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$378
Sat 14/607:15NSN - ZQN
1 stop5h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/610:25ZQN - NSN
2 stops10h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$442
Fri 13/618:25NSN - SYD
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/606:20SYD - NSN
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$761
Fri 13/618:25NSN - RAR
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/622:05RAR - NSN
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,033

Find flights from Nelson within your budget

Find flights departing from Nelson that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 30 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Wellington

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Fri 13/6

06:30-07:25

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 20/6

19:25-20:20

Nonstop0h 55m

$229

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Thu 5/6

20:10-09:05

1 stop12h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 9/6

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$239

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Tue 27/5

11:30-12:15

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Tue 3/6

08:15-07:40

1 stop23h 25m

$247

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Wed 4/6

06:30-20:30

1 stop14h 00m

Wellington

Sat 7/6

14:45-15:30

Nonstop0h 45m

$282

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Thu 19/6

06:50-13:25

1 stop6h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/6

19:30-09:00

1 stop13h 30m

$358

NelsonQueenstown

NSN - ZQN

NSNZQN

Nelson

Sat 14/6

16:55-09:50

1 stop16h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/6

13:05-17:05

1 stop4h 00m

$360

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Mon 19/5

07:20-08:50

Nonstop1h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

17:40-19:10

Nonstop1h 30m

$378

NelsonQueenstown

NSN - ZQN

NSNZQN

Nelson

Sat 14/6

07:15-12:20

1 stop5h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/6

10:25-20:25

2 stops10h 00m

$442

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Fri 13/6

18:25-08:05

2 stops15h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

06:20-08:15

1 stop23h 55m

$761

NelsonRarotonga

NSN - RAR

NSNRAR

Nelson

Fri 13/6

18:25-21:05

2 stops24h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 20/6

22:05-10:45

1 stop14h 40m

$1,033

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson

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When is the best time to book a flight from Nelson?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelson to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nelson, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nelson?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson (average of $101). Flying from Nelson in April will prove the most costly (average of $131). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Nelson?

For round-trip flights from Nelson you’ll fly on: Sounds Air, Air New Zealand, West Coast Air. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Wellington.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $82

Sounds Air

Sounds Air

From $73

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $898

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $521

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Nelson everyday are: Wellington (71 flights per day), Auckland (68 flights per day), and Christchurch (66 flights per day).

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $110

Wellington

Wellington

From $35

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $50

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Wellington, with prices starting at $58. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington

Wellington

From $35

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $50

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $110

Airline reviews for flights from Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Nelson. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Nelson. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

    The most popular destinations from Nelson this month are Auckland, Wellington, Denpasar. The top year-round destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Nelson for as low as $58 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $765 to fly from Nelson.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nelson to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Sounds Air, Originair, and Air New Zealand to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Nelson. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Sounds Air flights from Nelson to Wellington ($123). Originair flights from Nelson to Palmerston North ($133). Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Auckland Intl ($138).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Nelson?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Nelson are below:
    Fly from Nelson to Christchurch starting at $3,426
    Fly from Nelson to Wellington starting at $4,124
    Fly from Nelson to Auckland starting at $4,215

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Nelson is currently August; with April being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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