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$69+ 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 12/3. 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 — BKK
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 5 January 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$115

Cheapest round-trip flight

$187

Cheapest airline

Originair

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Nelson is currently to Christchurch.
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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 $254).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nelson (average return price of $266).
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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 5 January 2026.

Tue 24/217:25NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Wed 25/208:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 4/1$139
Sat 21/217:30NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/210:20CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$208
Wed 18/217:30NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/219:05CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$276
Sat 31/111:05NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Sat 7/214:10WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 3/1$276
Tue 17/306:30NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/313:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$284
Sat 21/217:30NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/218:15CHC - NSN
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$295
Wed 4/209:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/220:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$303
Mon 2/206:00NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/213:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$317
Tue 17/306:30NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/316:00AKL - NSN
1 stop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$322
Sat 31/106:40NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/208:00CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$326
Tue 24/206:40NSN - WLG
1 stop15h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/214:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$333
Tue 20/106:40NSN - CHC
Nonstop1h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/108:00CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$334

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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 5 January 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Return

Price

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Tue 24/2

17:25-18:10

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Wed 25/2

08:40-09:30

Nonstop0h 50m

$139

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Tue 24/2

09:50-10:35

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Tue 24/2

16:15-17:05

Nonstop0h 50m

$139

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Sat 21/2

17:30-18:30

Nonstop1h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 23/2

10:20-11:15

Nonstop0h 55m

$208

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Wed 18/2

17:30-18:30

Nonstop1h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 25/2

19:05-20:00

Nonstop0h 55m

$276

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Sat 31/1

11:05-11:50

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Sat 7/2

14:10-15:00

Nonstop0h 50m

$276

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Tue 17/3

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

$284

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Sat 21/2

17:30-18:30

Nonstop1h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 23/2

18:15-06:50

1 stop12h 35m

$295

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Wed 4/2

09:50-10:35

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Fri 6/2

20:00-20:45

Nonstop0h 45m

$303

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Mon 2/2

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

13:40-15:15

Nonstop1h 35m

$317

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Tue 17/3

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

16:00-20:45

1 stop4h 45m

$322

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Nelson including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,015). Flying from Nelson in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,608). 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: Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Bangkok.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $142
Sounds Air
Sounds Air
From $128
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,146
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $834

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Nelson everyday are: Auckland (160 flights per day), Wellington (79 flights per day), and Christchurch (65 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $130
Wellington
Wellington
From $119
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $115
Palmerston North
Palmerston North
From $300

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Christchurch, with prices starting at $115. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Christchurch
Christchurch
From $115
Wellington
Wellington
From $119
Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $130
Palmerston North
Palmerston North
From $300

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 Singapore Airlines and 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,427 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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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, Christchurch. 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 $115 to Christchurch (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $322 to fly from Nelson.

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

    According to our data, users have found Sounds Air, Air New Zealand, and West Coast Air 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 ($128). Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Auckland Intl ($142). West Coast Air flights from Nelson to Wellington ($147).

  • 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 Wellington starting at $1,480
    Fly from Nelson to Christchurch starting at $3,533
    Fly from Nelson to Auckland starting at $3,570

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Nelson is currently August; with January 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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