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Cheap flights from Tauranga to Nelson from $388

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TRG — NSN
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Tauranga to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tauranga to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 February 2026.

Sun 22/211:55
TRG
-
NSN
1 stop21h 00m
Air New Zealand
Thu 26/206:00
NSN
-
TRG
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$388
Mon 23/215:30
TRG
-
NSN
1 stop5h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 27/206:00
NSN
-
TRG
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$631
Tue 17/212:30
TRG
-
NSN
1 stop2h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 25/212:00
NSN
-
TRG
1 stop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$665
Tue 17/218:50
TRG
-
NSN
2 stops14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/209:50
NSN
-
TRG
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$1,009

Find flight deals from Tauranga to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tauranga (TRG) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$388

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$489
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Tauranga to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tauranga

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Nelson

Route

Departure

Return

Price

TaurangaNelson

TRG - NSN

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Sun 22/2

11:55-08:55

1 stop21h 00m

Nelson

Thu 26/2

06:00-09:20

1 stop3h 20m

$388

TaurangaNelson

TRG - NSN

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Mon 23/2

15:30-20:45

1 stop5h 15m

Nelson

Fri 27/2

06:00-12:55

1 stop6h 55m

$631

TaurangaNelson

TRG - NSN

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Wed 25/2

06:10-12:20

1 stop6h 10m

Nelson

Sun 1/3

07:35-10:10

1 stop2h 35m

$665

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Deals found on 7/2

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tauranga to Nelson (average of $61). Flying from Tauranga to Nelson in January is currently the most expensive (average of $101). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated 10 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Tauranga to Nelson to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Tauranga to Nelson?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tauranga to Nelson in 21h. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Tauranga and Nelson is about 476 km.

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

    Currently priced at $303, Air New Zealand will fly you from Tauranga to Nelson and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tauranga to Nelson?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tauranga 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tauranga to Nelson (average of $61). Flying from Tauranga to Nelson in January is currently the most expensive (average of $101). 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.

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Top airline flying from Tauranga to Nelson

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Air New ZealandCheapest$303Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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