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How popular is this Wellington to Nelson flight route?

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Within the past month, 564 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Nelson. Find deals

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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 $134. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand. Sounds Air is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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

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Booking 64 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. Find deals

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $146). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in October is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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. Find deals

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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 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.

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Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson

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The most flights from WLG to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 9

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $57. While the most popular route (Wellington - Nelson) can be booked for $134 on average our data indicates $149 when flying from Wellington to Nelson.

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

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

Question 11

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

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Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Wellington to Nelson. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Nelson.

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 174% by booking at least 49 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Wellington to Nelson within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $266.

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to Nelson from Wellington average $233. You can even find prices in June for less than $233, as users have found deals to Nelson from as low as $112. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Nelson from Wellington. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 39%.

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

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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 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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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 10 outbound flights from Wellington to Nelson offered by 4 different airlines.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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	$134
One-way from	$69
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$208
Good round-trip deal	$128 or less
Good one-way deal	$81 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sounds Air	Cheapest$120	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Sounds Air flights
Originair	Cheapest$139	Average$309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Originair flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$148	Average$272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
West Coast Air	Cheapest$151	Average$294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search West Coast Air flights

Cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson from $69

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Nelson are usually found in June or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to NelsonExplore 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 16 July 2025.

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

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