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$96+ Cheap flights to 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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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Flights to Nelson in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nelson in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 15 August 2025.

Return from

$281

One-way from

$151

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$270 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 or less
9/9-16/9
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 15m total
  • Auckland to Nelson
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Auckland to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Tue 9/906:00AKL - NSN
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/908:00NSN - AKL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$281
Tue 9/917:00AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/916:00NSN - AKL
1 stop4h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/8$299
Fri 17/1011:15AKL - NSN
1 stop2h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1006:45NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/8$303
Tue 7/1015:00AKL - NSN
1 stop2h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/1016:35NSN - AKL
1 stop2h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/8$321
Mon 8/918:00AKL - NSN
1 stop2h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/908:55NSN - AKL
1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/8$326

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Auckland

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

06:00-09:50

1 stop3h 50m

Nelson

Tue 16/9

08:00-13:25

1 stop5h 25m

$281

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/1

14:45-16:20

Nonstop1h 35m

Nelson

Mon 12/1

06:00-07:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$291

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Nelson

Tue 16/9

16:00-20:25

1 stop4h 25m

$299

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

08:35-10:05

Nonstop1h 30m

Nelson

Fri 10/10

16:00-20:25

1 stop4h 25m

$301

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

17:10-20:25

1 stop3h 15m

Nelson

Tue 21/10

06:45-08:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$303

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/9

09:00-11:25

1 stop2h 25m

Nelson

Tue 9/9

06:50-09:25

1 stop2h 35m

$321

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

09:00-10:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$96

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/11

14:10-15:45

Nonstop1h 35m

$114

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

20:55-11:15

1 stop14h 20m

$123

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

12:55-14:30

Nonstop1h 35m

$136

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Best time to book a flight to Nelson

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nelson

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Nelson. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Nelson is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Nelson takes 1 hour 30 minutes. Flights to Nelson from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Nelson

The most flights from Auckland to Nelson are scheduled on a Thursday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson?

The most popular airline flying from Auckland to Nelson is Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $88
Sounds Air
Sounds Air
From $71
West Coast Air
West Coast Air
From $84

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nelson?

The cheapest airline flying from Auckland to Nelson is Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 15 August 2025.
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
504 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.

FAQs about flying to Nelson

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

    Most people fly into Nelson (NSN) if they book a flight to Nelson. Nelson is conveniently located just 5.9 km from Nelson’s city centre. Nelson is the only Nelson airport and it handles 16 daily flights from Auckland. 1 airline has flights from Auckland to Nelson on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nelson if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nelson on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Sounds Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?

    Nelson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson. One-way flights to Nelson typically cost $50, while return flights cost around $118.

  • How much is a return flight to Nelson?

    A return flight to Nelson will typically cost around $116, however they can be found for as little as $70.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Nelson have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nelson can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nelson?

    Yes. Nelson has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cosy caravan fun in sunny Nelson with wifi! is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 km away from Nelson).

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