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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between $157 and $269 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Originair (4 Sept–11 Sept).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Nelson flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between $157 and $269 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Originair (4 Sept–11 Sept).

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Nelson flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Sounds Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 10% of weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 69 minutes.

Question 6

How popular is this Wellington to Nelson flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 337 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Nelson.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Wellington to Nelson can take about 40m. Originair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $168. Airlines will cover a distance of 132 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Nelson round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Nelson round-trip from $122. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Originair, from $137, and West Coast Air, from $145. Sounds Air is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 9

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Nelson one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Sounds Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $53. Users have also found prices from $80 and $87 on Originair and Air New Zealand, respectively.

Question 10

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $211). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson

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The most flights from WLG to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $87. While the most popular route (Wellington - Nelson) can be booked for $180 on average, our data indicates $181 when flying from Wellington to Nelson.

Question 17

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Nelson are Air New Zealand (80%), Qantas Airways (64%) and Sounds Air (0%).

Question 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Wellington to Nelson, you may want to consider flying on Sounds Air, Air New Zealand or West Coast Air as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to Nelson at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 20

What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

To fly from Wellington to Nelson, you need to book a flight from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN). Nonstop flights to Nelson from Wellington take 0h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from Wellington to Nelson offered by 4 different airlines.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Nelson?

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

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Nelson?

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Deals for Wellington to Nelson flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Nelson from Wellington.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Nelson with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Wellington to Nelson with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Nelson become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Wellington to Nelson flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$168
One-way from	$100
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$211
Good round-trip deal	$184 or less
Good one-way deal	$99 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sounds Air	Cheapest$122	Average$231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Sounds Air flights
Originair	Cheapest$137	Average$295	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Originair flights
West Coast Air	Cheapest$145	Average$259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search West Coast Air flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$164	Average$270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to Nelson at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between $157 and $269 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Originair (4 Sept–11 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson

The most flights from WLG to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 69 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Nelson flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Nelson flights?

Over the past year, Sounds Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between $157 and $269 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $168 on Originair (4 Sept–11 Sept).