Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nelson . Flying to Nelson in October will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 1

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

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The best time to book flights to Nelson is 60 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.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

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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 15 daily flights from Auckland. 1 airline has flights from Auckland to Nelson on a regular basis.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nelson. Flying to Nelson in October will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

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

Question 6

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?

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Nelson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson. One-way flights to Nelson typically cost $69, while return flights cost around $136.

Question 7

How much is a return flight to Nelson?

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A return flight to Nelson will typically cost around $118, however they can be found for as little as $82.

Question 8

Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

Question 9

Does Nelson have rental cars?

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

Question 10

Are there hotels close to Nelson?

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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).

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nelson?

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Nelson should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson?

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

Question 13

How long is the flight to Nelson?

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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.

Question 14

Weekly flight availability to Nelson

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The most flights from Auckland to Nelson are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Question 15

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nelson?

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

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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.

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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).

Question 18

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Nelson?

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Deals for Nelson flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 19

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Nelson?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights to Nelson by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights find flights to Nelson with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights to Nelson, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 21

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Nelson become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Nelson flights so you can book your flight when prices are ideal. Enable price alerts by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Return from	$262
One-way from	$243
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$368
Good round-trip deal	$267 or less
Good one-way deal	$152 or less

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

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