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$70+ 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 13/11. 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 — AKL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$64

Cheapest round-trip flight

$159

Cheapest airline

Originair

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$192 or less

Good one-way deal

$101 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 Wellington.
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On average, Originair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nelson (avg. price of $239).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nelson (average return price of $250).
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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 17 September 2025.

Sat 18/1017:35NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1008:40CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$161
Sat 28/206:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/217:25WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$161
Sat 11/1008:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Wed 15/1010:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 16/9$189
Mon 13/1008:10NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 20/1006:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$202
Fri 24/1016:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Mon 27/1006:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 15/9$202
Thu 30/1012:00NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/1117:30CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$206
Sat 18/1015:10NSN - CHC
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1008:40CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$251
Wed 29/1020:10NSN - CHC
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1110:20CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$253
Thu 30/1012:00NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1106:45CHC - NSN
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$261
Mon 29/914:25NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/1006:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$264
Wed 29/1020:10NSN - AKL
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1117:30AKL - NSN
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$271
Wed 29/1017:30NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/1108:00CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$286

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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 17 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Return

Price

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Sat 18/10

17:35-18:30

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 19/10

08:40-09:35

Nonstop0h 55m

$161

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Sat 28/2

06:20-07:00

Nonstop0h 40m

Wellington

Sat 28/2

17:25-18:10

Nonstop0h 45m

$161

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Sun 12/10

13:10-13:55

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Wed 15/10

10:40-11:30

Nonstop0h 50m

$189

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Sat 11/10

08:10-08:55

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Wed 15/10

10:40-11:30

Nonstop0h 50m

$189

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Mon 13/10

08:10-09:05

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$202

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 24/10

16:10-16:55

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Mon 27/10

06:00-06:50

Nonstop0h 50m

$202

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Wed 29/10

20:10-09:00

1 stop12h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 5/11

18:15-06:50

1 stop12h 35m

$251

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Sat 18/10

15:10-20:30

1 stop5h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 19/10

08:40-09:35

Nonstop0h 55m

$251

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Thu 30/10

12:00-13:00

Nonstop1h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 6/11

06:45-11:30

1 stop4h 45m

$261

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Mon 29/9

14:25-15:20

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 3/10

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$264

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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 Auckland. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nelson, you should look to book at least 61 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson (average of $55). Flying from Nelson in April will prove the most costly (average of $95). 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: Air New Zealand. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $82
Sounds Air
Sounds Air
From $74
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $786
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $695

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Nelson everyday are: Auckland (97 flights per day), Wellington (87 flights per day), and Christchurch (62 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $79
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $73
Wellington
Wellington
From $38

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Wellington, with prices starting at $64. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Wellington
Wellington
From $38
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $73
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $79

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.
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
505 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

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.

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Related info for your journey

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

    The most popular destinations from Nelson this month are Auckland, Wellington, Phnom Penh. 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 $64 to Wellington (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $358 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 ($124). Originair flights from Nelson to Palmerston North ($124). Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Auckland Intl ($137).

  • 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 Auckland starting at $1,887
    Fly from Nelson to Christchurch starting at $3,412
    Fly from Nelson to Wellington starting at $4,107

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Nelson is currently March; 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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