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 86 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 12 daily flights from Auckland. 1 airline has flights from Auckland to Nelson on a regular basis.

Question 3

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 4

What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

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

Question 5

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 $85, while return flights cost around $94.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Nelson?

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A return flight to Nelson will typically cost around $217, however they can be found for as little as $94.

Question 7

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 40 minutes).

Question 8

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 9

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 Wi is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 km away from Nelson).

Question 10

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 11

How long is the flight to Nelson?

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On average, a flight from Auckland to Nelson takes 1 hour 35 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 12

Weekly flight availability to Nelson

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The most flights from Auckland to Nelson are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Question 13

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).

Return from	$198
One-way from	$101
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$396
Good round-trip deal	$336 or less
Good one-way deal	$169 or less

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