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Cheap flights from Tauranga to Nelson from $229

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TRG — NSN
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Thu 5/1118:00 -
1 stop2h 45m
Thu 12/1106:30 -
1 stop3h 00m
Deal found 6/8$402
Tue 22/913:25 -
1 stop3h 30m
Fri 25/906:40 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 8/8$448
Sat 19/912:30 -
1 stop3h 15m
Sat 26/909:30 -
2 stops9h 45m
Deal found 6/8$480
Wed 30/918:50 -
1 stop2h 55m
Fri 2/1006:30 -
1 stop2h 45m
Deal found 9/8$507
Wed 2/913:25 -
1 stop3h 30m
Sat 5/916:20 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 9/8$533
Wed 2/913:25 -
1 stop3h 30m
Fri 4/914:50 -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 9/8$566

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$402

One-way from

$229

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$667
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 5h 45m total
  • Tauranga to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Tauranga to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Tauranga to Nelson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Thu 5/11

18:00-20:45

1 stop2h 45m

Nelson

Thu 12/11

06:30-09:30

1 stop3h 00m

$402

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Fri 29/1

12:30-20:25

2 stops7h 55m

Nelson

Sun 31/1

07:35-10:10

1 stop2h 35m

$404

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Sat 19/9

12:30-15:45

1 stop3h 15m

Nelson

Sat 26/9

09:30-19:15

2 stops9h 45m

$480

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Tue 22/9

09:50-15:45

1 stop5h 55m

Nelson

Fri 25/9

13:15-17:15

1 stop4h 00m

$504
Fastest return journey

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Wed 30/9

18:50-21:45

1 stop2h 55m

Nelson

Fri 2/10

06:30-09:15

1 stop2h 45m

$507
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

TaurangaNelson

TRG Tauranga - NSN Nelson

TRGNSN

Tauranga

Sun 27/12

17:45-21:45

1 stop4h 00m

$229

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Tauranga to Nelson chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Tauranga to Nelson on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Tauranga to Nelson, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $450.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Tauranga to Nelson, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 2h 48m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Tauranga to Nelson, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Wellington (WLG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 50m.

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 August 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
659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tauranga to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Tauranga to Nelson?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tauranga to Nelson in 2h 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 $355, 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 32% 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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Top airline flying from Tauranga to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Tauranga to Nelson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$355Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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