How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Nelson?

Air New Zealand can get you from New Plymouth to Nelson in just under 5h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . New Plymouth and Nelson are separated by a distance of 267 km.

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

Our cheapest airline available from New Plymouth to Nelson is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $240 on this airline.

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.

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).

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

When flying from New Plymouth to Nelson, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Nelson?

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

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Plymouth to Nelson that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 September 2026.

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Deal found 22/9$336

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Deal found 22/9$589

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Deal found 22/9$952

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SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Nelson?
Air New Zealand can get you from New Plymouth to Nelson in just under 5h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . New Plymouth and Nelson are separated by a distance of 267 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Plymouth to Nelson round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from New Plymouth to Nelson is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $240 on this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from New Plymouth to Nelson that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Plymouth to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Nelson?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Plymouth to Nelson.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Plymouth to Nelson?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth 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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