Popular in | April | High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
Average price | $204 | Average for return flights in June 2022 |
Return from | $104 | From Auckland Intl to Nelson |
One-way from | $68 | One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Nelson (NSN) |
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January
$163
February
$152
March
$160
April
$255
May
$250
June
$199
July
$245
August
$207
September
$168
October
$255
November
$199
December
$223
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nelson. Flying to Nelson in April 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.
AKL - NSN Price | $152 - $347 |
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NSN Temperature | 7 - 17 °C |
NSN Rainfall | 70 - 80 mm |
Flights to Nelson Airport (NSN) from Wellington Airport (WLG) are very short trips, lasting 45min in duration, and represent the fastest journeys from any of the major airports in New Zealand. Flight times for departures from Christchurch Airport (CHC) vary from 2h 15min – 5h 55min and those from Auckland International Airport (AKL) range from 3h 25min – 9h 55min.
You can get Nelson flight deals consisting of non-stop flights from Wellington Airport that last about 45min. Wellington is also a principal transfer point for connecting flights from other airports. Journey times from Christchurch via Wellington range between 2h 15min – 5h 55min but those from Auckland connecting at the same airport last about 3h 25min. A few airlines departing from Auckland stop at Christchurch and Wellington on the way to Nelson.
Nelson Airport (NSN), Nelson, is a small, one-terminal facility with limited public transport options to the city centre. Bus Routes 1 and 2 from the airport to Nelson Terminus take between 45-50min and are the cheapest option. Taxi service is the most common mode of travel to the city centre and is fastest at 10-15min total travel time. It’s possible to get an Uber from the airport to the downtown area but if you’re interested in driving yourself, you can find the airport’s car hire centre just to the left of the terminal entrance. It may also be possible to arrange airport shuttle transfers through your hotel if you hold reserved accommodations downtown.
One of the oldest cities in New Zealand, Nelson is located in the northern region of South Island, about an hour’s flight from the capital Wellington. This is a pristine paradise boasting several national parks and nature reserves like Mount Richmond Forest Park and Coppermine Trail, which are welcome havens for eager eco-tourists. Part of the Te Araroa tramping trail passes through Mount Richmond Park, and you can find some wilderness huts there if you need a breather on your way to the mountain’s peak. While hiking along the Coppermine Trails, you will be treated to spectacular views overlooking the city below and Tasman Bay in the distance. For something less challenging, the Barnicoat Range Walkway is a popular hiking trail used by locals and visitors. About a 30min drive north along Highway 60 is Abel Tasman National Park where spectacular beaches of golden sand, sheltered bays and an abundance of marine and bird life vie for your constant attention. Nelson is renowned as a centre for arts and crafts, so be prepared for everything from classic to eclectic in handcrafted and painted pieces. There are even art trails where you can actually tour/visit many of the local artisans and their workshops. The Nelson Arts Festival in October is proudly supported by local and regional residents while January offers the popular Nelson Jazz and Blues Festival and Nelson Regatta.
No passport or visa is necessary to fly to Nelson, New Zealand.
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 12 daily flights from Auckland. 2 airlines have flights from Auckland to Nelson on a regular basis.