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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NSN
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Nelson are usually found in July or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 December 2025.
Wed 17/1213:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Fri 19/1220:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$300
Tue 30/1213:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Wed 31/1212:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 12/12$349
Tue 30/1219:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Thu 1/114:25NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$394
Fri 26/1218:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/1206:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$420
Mon 29/1216:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 31/1206:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$437
Sun 28/1216:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Thu 1/120:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$449
Mon 29/1220:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/109:40NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$458
Wed 24/1215:10WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Sun 28/1213:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 11/12$498
Wed 17/1209:25WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 19/1206:40NSN - WLG
1 stop10h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$575
Sat 20/1217:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1215:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$582
Tue 30/1220:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 31/1217:30NSN - WLG
1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$635
Best flights from Wellington to Nelson
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Nelson that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Tue 27/106:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Tue 3/220:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$139
Mon 26/106:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 2/211:30NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$153
Tue 27/120:15WLG - NSN
1 stop15h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/217:35NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$320
Tue 30/1213:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Wed 31/1212:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 12/12$349
Fri 13/207:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Sun 15/209:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$164
Tue 27/114:10WLG - NSN
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/220:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$365
Fri 9/119:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Fri 16/108:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$188
Sun 25/108:10WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Sun 1/219:25NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$203
Sun 4/118:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Sun 11/113:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 11/12$367
Sun 4/120:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/107:35NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$370
Direct flights from Wellington to Nelson
Explore direct flight options from Wellington to Nelson based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Tue 27/106:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Tue 3/220:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$139
Mon 26/106:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 2/211:30NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$153
Fri 13/207:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Sun 15/209:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$164
Fri 9/119:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Fri 16/108:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$188
Sun 25/108:10WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Sun 1/219:25NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$203
Wed 17/1213:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Fri 19/1220:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$300
Tue 30/1213:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Wed 31/1212:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 12/12$349
Sun 4/118:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Sun 11/113:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 11/12$367
Sun 4/120:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/107:35NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/12$370
Tue 30/1219:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Thu 1/114:25NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 12/12$394
Fri 26/1218:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/1206:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$420
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Nelson
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Nelson. Data last updated 13 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 17/1213:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Fri 19/1220:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$300
Wed 17/1209:25WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 19/1206:40NSN - WLG
1 stop10h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$575
Sat 20/1217:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1215:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$582
Sat 20/1216:05WLG - NSN
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/1209:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$923
One-way flights from Wellington to Nelson
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Nelson. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Sat 10/116:45WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 11/12$69
Wed 6/518:35WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$84
Sat 20/1217:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/12$263
Thu 18/1206:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 10/12$282
Thu 18/1211:55WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$296
Thu 18/1208:10WLG - NSN
1 stop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$534
Find flight deals from Wellington to Nelson
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) 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 13 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington 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 13 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Nelson that are best for you.
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Tue 27/1
06:00-06:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Tue 3/2
20:10-20:55
Nonstop0h 45m
$139
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Mon 26/1
06:00-06:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Mon 2/2
11:30-12:15
Nonstop0h 45m
$153
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Fri 13/2
07:00-07:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Sun 15/2
09:20-10:05
Nonstop0h 45m
$164
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Fri 9/1
19:05-19:55
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Fri 16/1
08:10-08:55
Nonstop0h 45m
$188
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Sun 25/1
08:10-09:00
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Sun 1/2
19:25-20:10
Nonstop0h 45m
$203
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Tue 27/1
20:15-11:15
1 stop15h 00m
Nelson
Tue 3/2
17:35-18:15
Nonstop0h 40m
$320
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Tue 30/12
13:30-14:10
Nonstop0h 40m
Nelson
Wed 31/12
12:50-13:30
Nonstop0h 40m
$349
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Tue 27/1
14:10-11:15
2 stops21h 05m
Nelson
Tue 3/2
20:10-20:55
Nonstop0h 45m
$365
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Sun 4/1
18:20-19:00
Nonstop0h 40m
Nelson
Sun 11/1
13:50-14:30
Nonstop0h 40m
$367
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Sun 4/1
20:00-20:45
Nonstop0h 45m
Nelson
Sun 11/1
07:35-08:15
Nonstop0h 40m
$370
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Nelson
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Nelson. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
Booking 40 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?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $83). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to NSN?
Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to Nelson in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Nelson?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Nelson. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Nelson flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.
Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson
Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
The most flights from WLG to NSN are scheduled on a Friday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 71 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 4% of flights being delayed.
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 13 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Nelson, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Wellington to Nelson?
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 11 outbound flights from Wellington to Nelson offered by 4 different airlines.
How popular is this Wellington to Nelson flight route?
Within the past month, 529 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Nelson.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Nelson?
A quick flight from Wellington to Nelson can take about 50m. Sounds Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $139. Airlines will cover a distance of 132 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Nelson round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Nelson round-trip from $93. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sounds Air, from $121, and West Coast Air, from $144. Originair is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Nelson one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Sounds Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $72 and $87 on Originair and Air New Zealand, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $67. While the most popular route (Wellington - Nelson) can be booked for $139 on average, our data indicates $194 when flying from Wellington to Nelson.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Nelson?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $83). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 13 December 2025.
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