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Cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson from $87

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — NSN
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Nelson are usually found in July or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$140

One-way from

$87

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$90 or less
Sounds Air
  • Sounds Air
  • 13/2-15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Wellington to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/2
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 45m total
  • Wellington to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 4 November 2025.

Mon 1/1206:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 8/1207:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 3/11$189
Wed 17/1206:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Wed 24/1220:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 2/11$199
Thu 11/1206:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 15/1214:05NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 4/11$205
Sat 22/1109:55WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 24/1119:45NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 3/11$252
Mon 17/1111:10WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Fri 21/1111:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 2/11$268
Thu 18/1208:25WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1207:35NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$280
Wed 24/1207:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Wed 24/1220:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 3/11$310
Thu 11/1211:55WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1212:00NSN - WLG
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$320
Sat 27/1207:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 29/1207:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 3/11$329
Fri 19/1213:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Fri 26/1208:10NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 3/11$334
Tue 23/1216:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 29/1214:05NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 3/11$355

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Nelson that are best for you.

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Nelson

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Fri 13/2

07:00-07:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Sun 15/2

09:20-10:05

Nonstop0h 45m

$140

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Sat 14/2

16:45-17:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Sat 28/2

17:55-18:40

Nonstop0h 45m

$140

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Wed 17/12

06:00-06:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Wed 24/12

20:15-21:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$199

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Mon 17/11

11:10-12:00

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Fri 21/11

11:15-12:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$268

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Thu 18/12

08:25-09:10

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Thu 25/12

07:35-08:15

Nonstop0h 40m

$280

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Sat 14/2

17:45-08:55

1 stop15h 10m

Nelson

Sat 28/2

09:15-09:55

Nonstop0h 40m

$280

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Wed 24/12

07:00-07:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Wed 24/12

20:15-21:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$310

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Fri 13/2

06:30-20:00

1 stop13h 30m

Nelson

Sun 15/2

09:40-10:20

Nonstop0h 40m

$313

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Sat 27/12

07:00-07:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Mon 29/12

07:10-07:55

Nonstop0h 45m

$329

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Fri 19/12

13:20-14:10

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Fri 26/12

08:10-08:55

Nonstop0h 45m

$334

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Nelson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nelson from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Nelson

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 31 October 2025.

Booking 48 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 $84). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $143). 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 4 November 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 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 2 November 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.

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 4 November 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 13 outbound flights from Wellington to Nelson offered by 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Nelson flight route?

    Within the past month, 551 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 $140. 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 $123. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Originair, from $145, and West Coast Air, from $147. Sounds Air is priced at 45% 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 Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $121 and $359 on Originair and Sounds Air, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $57. While the most popular route (Wellington - Nelson) can be booked for $140 on average, our data indicates $173 when flying from Wellington to Nelson.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights 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 $84). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $143). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Nelson

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 4 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sounds AirCheapest$123Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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OriginairCheapest$145Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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West Coast AirCheapest$147Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$154Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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