What’s the fastest stopover option from Tauranga to Nelson?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 05m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Tauranga to Nelson?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 06m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Tauranga to Nelson?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $242. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Tauranga to Nelson?

Wellington (WLG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Tauranga to Nelson on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Tauranga to Nelson?

There are many flights that can get you from Tauranga to Nelson in 3h 55m. 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 $291, 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 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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 day to fly return from Tauranga to Nelson?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 67% on the overall cost on flights from Tauranga to Nelson.

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

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nelson from Tauranga. Prices for November average $491 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $267. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a November flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in July

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Tauranga to Nelson is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Tauranga to Nelson?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Tauranga to Nelson flights typically cost between $466 and $631 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $471 on Air New Zealand (23 Oct-28 Oct). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Tauranga to Nelson

Round-trip from	$471
One-way from	$185
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$555

Air New Zealand
23/10-28/10
2 total stops
5h 50m total
Tauranga to Nelson

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31/1
1 total stop
4h 10m total
Tauranga to Nelson

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. return price).

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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 14 September 2025.

Sat 27/912:55TRG - NSN

1 stop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 1/1016:35NSN - TRG

1 stop4h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9$616

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Sat 27/9

12:55-16:50

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Wed 1/10

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TaurangaNelson

TRG - NSN

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Sat 31/1

06:35-10:45

1 stop4h 10m

$185

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tauranga to Nelson (average of $146). Flying from Tauranga 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

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.

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 3h 55m. 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 $291, 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 40% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tauranga to Nelson (average of $146). Flying from Tauranga 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

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