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Cheap flights from Tauranga to Nelson from $279

TRG — NSN
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Tauranga to Nelson

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Cheapest flights from Tauranga to Nelson

Fri 25/1215:30 -
1 stop3h 45m
Wed 6/106:40 -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 2/11$434
Mon 30/1106:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Mon 7/1206:15 -
1 stop3h 55m
Deal found 2/11$481
Tue 15/1206:35 -
1 stop14h 10m
Tue 22/1207:00 -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 31/10$513
Mon 16/1106:00 -
1 stop6h 35m
Fri 20/1106:30 -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 31/10$594
Thu 19/1106:00 -
1 stop14h 05m
Mon 23/1113:10 -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 4/11$641

Find flight deals from Tauranga to Nelson

Round-trip from

$434

One-way from

$279

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$562
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/12-6/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 05m total
  • Tauranga to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Tauranga to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Wed 30/12

06:00-20:05

1 stop14h 05m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$279
Fastest return journey

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Fri 25/12

15:30-19:15

1 stop3h 45m

Nelson

Wed 6/1

06:40-11:00

1 stop4h 20m

$434

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Mon 30/11

18:50-21:45

1 stop2h 55m

Nelson

Mon 7/12

07:35-15:55

2 stops8h 20m

$511

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Tue 15/12

06:35-20:45

1 stop14h 10m

Nelson

Tue 22/12

07:00-15:00

1 stop8h 00m

$513

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Mon 16/11

06:00-12:35

1 stop6h 35m

Nelson

Fri 20/11

06:30-12:00

1 stop5h 30m

$594

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Thu 19/11

06:00-20:05

1 stop14h 05m

Nelson

Mon 23/11

09:40-18:15

2 stops8h 35m

$683

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Tue 15/12

06:10-17:10

3 stops35h 00m

Nelson

Tue 22/12

13:45-09:30

3 stops19h 45m

$4,455

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tauranga to Nelson

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of one-stop itineraries from Tauranga to Nelson on Cheapflights.

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

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $506.

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

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 2h 45m.

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

Flights via Wellington (WLG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 42m.

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Tauranga to Nelson?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tauranga to Nelson in 3h 45m. 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 $393, 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 30% 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.

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Air New Zealand flights from Tauranga to Nelson

Top airline flying from Tauranga to Nelson

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$393Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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