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How popular is this Auckland to Nelson flight route?

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Within the past month, 1,601 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Nelson. Find deals

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How long is the flight from Auckland to Nelson?

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For as low as $264, Air New Zealand can have you in Nelson from Auckland in 1h 30m. There are 496 km between Auckland and Nelson. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Nelson round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Nelson round-trip from $186. Air New Zealand is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Nelson, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure. Find deals

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Nelson (average of $146). Flying from Auckland to Nelson in October is currently the most expensive (average of $206). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Nelson flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Nelson

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The most flights from AKL to NSN are scheduled on a Friday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches 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 10

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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While on average a flight from Auckland to Nelson is generally $279, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $119. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Nelson), you can expect to pay $196 for that flight.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Nelson?

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Before booking your flight to Nelson from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (80%), Singapore Airlines (75%), Qantas Airways( 72%).

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Nelson?

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Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Nelson. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Auckland to Nelson at least 61 days early can save you up to 74% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Auckland to Nelson for as little as $429 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $577 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

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Our data shows that July tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Nelson from Auckland. Users have commonly found prices around $383 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $172. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to NSN?

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Auckland to Nelson by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 16

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

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To fly from Auckland to Nelson, you need to book a flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Nelson (NSN). Nonstop flights to Nelson from Auckland Intl take 1h 30m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 15 outbound flights from Auckland Intl to Nelson offered by 1 airline.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Nelson.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Auckland to Nelson via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Nelson from Auckland.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Nelson with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Nelson from Auckland? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Auckland to Nelson flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Question 24

How long is the flight from Auckland to Nelson?

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Nice and short – around 1 hour 25 minutes long. Flights with connections last up to 3 hours.

Question 25

Which airlines operate flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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Air New Zealand and Jetstar offer direct Auckland to Nelson flights.

Question 26

How frequent are flights between Auckland and Nelson?

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You usually get a choice of up to 15 flights every day.

Question 27

Which airports serve Auckland and Nelson?

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You’ll fly from Auckland Airport to Nelson Airport. Indirect flights stop off at Wellington or Christchurch on the way.

Question 28

Which direct flight route between Auckland and Nelson is cheapest?

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Jetstar usually lays on the cheapest direct flights from Auckland to Nelson.

Flights from Auckland to Nelson send you south-west, to a little city that racks up the most sunshine hours in New Zealand. Nelson perches on the northern tip of South Island, tucked between Mount Richmond Forest Park and a swerving coastline of sandy beaches. Arts, crafts, great food and outdoors living all make this petite place what it is. Must-sees include the contemporary Christ Church Cathedral and Suter Art Gallery. Or you could head out to golden Tahuna Beach and the mountains of Nelson Lakes National Park. The idyllic Abel Tasman National Park makes an easy day trip, too.

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Round-trip from	$264
One-way from	$104
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$358
Good round-trip deal	$275 or less
Good one-way deal	$177 or less

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Nelson are usually found in July or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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