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WLG — NSN
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
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 Tuesday or Monday 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 14 May 2026.
Tue 2/606:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Fri 5/608:10
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 11/5$202
Wed 27/506:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Wed 3/614:15
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 13/5$205
Mon 8/606:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Mon 15/616:50
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 10/5$207
Fri 19/607:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Sun 21/609:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 12/5$219
Sat 20/616:45
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Sun 21/609:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 12/5$224
Fri 15/507:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Sun 17/509:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 9/5$229
Tue 2/618:35
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 45m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/606:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$231
Tue 19/506:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Mon 25/514:05
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 9/5$242
Fri 9/1014:30
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Sun 11/1013:50
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Deal found 10/5$259
Fri 29/512:20
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Mon 1/613:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Deal found 14/5$308
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 14 May 2026.
Mon 8/606:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Mon 15/616:50
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 10/5$207
Tue 2/618:35
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 45m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/606:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$229
Fri 9/1014:30
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Sun 11/1013:50
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Deal found 10/5$259
Mon 13/706:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Sat 18/717:55
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 12/5$209
Wed 24/606:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Wed 1/717:25
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 10/5$209
Tue 16/613:05
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Thu 18/614:15
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 13/5$209
Fri 19/607:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Sun 21/609:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 12/5$219
Fri 29/512:20
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Mon 1/613:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Deal found 14/5$308
Mon 8/609:25
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/609:30
NSN
-
WLG
1 stop4h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$325
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 14 May 2026.
Tue 2/606:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Fri 5/608:10
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 11/5$202
Wed 27/506:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Wed 3/614:15
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 13/5$205
Mon 8/606:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Mon 15/616:50
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 10/5$207
Fri 19/607:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Sun 21/609:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 12/5$219
Sat 20/616:45
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Sun 21/609:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 12/5$224
Tue 2/618:35
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 45m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/606:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$229
Tue 19/506:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Mon 25/514:05
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 9/5$242
Fri 29/512:20
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Mon 1/613:20
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Originair
Deal found 14/5$308
Fri 29/508:25
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 1/607:35
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$402
Sat 30/509:55
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/609:40
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$426
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Nelson
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Nelson. Data last updated 14 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 19/506:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Mon 25/514:05
NSN
-
WLG
Nonstop0h 45m
Sounds Air
Deal found 9/5$242
Tue 19/514:50
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 25/509:30
NSN
-
WLG
1 stop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/5$429
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 14 May 2026.
Mon 15/606:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Deal found 11/5$103
Wed 20/506:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Deal found 12/5$104
Thu 28/506:00
WLG
-
NSN
Nonstop0h 50m
Sounds Air
Deal found 11/5$153
Mon 15/613:05
WLG
-
NSN
1 stop7h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$226
Wed 20/506:30
WLG
-
NSN
1 stop4h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$290
Thu 28/506:30
WLG
-
NSN
1 stop4h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$332
Mon 15/608:30
WLG
-
NSN
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$345
Wed 20/519:40
WLG
-
NSN
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$426
Thu 28/508:15
WLG
-
NSN
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$517
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 14 May 2026.
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 14 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Mon 8/6
06:00-06:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Mon 15/6
16:50-17:35
Nonstop0h 45m
$207
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Mon 13/7
06:00-06:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Sat 18/7
17:55-18:40
Nonstop0h 45m
$209
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Wed 24/6
06:00-06:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Wed 1/7
17:25-18:10
Nonstop0h 45m
$209
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Tue 16/6
13:05-13:55
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Thu 18/6
14:15-15:00
Nonstop0h 45m
$209
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Fri 19/6
07:00-07:50
Nonstop0h 50m
Nelson
Sun 21/6
09:20-10:05
Nonstop0h 45m
$219
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Tue 2/6
18:35-19:20
Nonstop0h 45m
Nelson
Fri 5/6
06:20-07:00
Nonstop0h 40m
$229
Fastest return journey
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Fri 9/10
14:30-15:10
Nonstop0h 40m
Nelson
Sun 11/10
13:50-14:30
Nonstop0h 40m
$259
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Fri 29/5
12:20-13:00
Nonstop0h 40m
Nelson
Mon 1/6
13:20-14:00
Nonstop0h 40m
$308
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Mon 8/6
09:25-10:10
Nonstop0h 45m
Nelson
Mon 15/6
09:30-14:20
1 stop4h 50m
$325
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
WellingtonNelson
WLG - NSN
WLGNSN
Wellington
Mon 15/6
06:00-06:50
Nonstop0h 50m
$103
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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?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $167). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in April is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 14 May 2026.
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 33% 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 9 May 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Nelson flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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?
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 14 May 2026.
The most flights from WLG to NSN are scheduled on a Wednesday (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 11% of weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 70 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Nelson flights?
Historically, flights departing at night 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?
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 14 May 2026.
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.
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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 45m 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.
How popular is this Wellington to Nelson flight route?
Within the past month, 416 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 $209. 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 $91. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sounds Air, from $118, and West Coast Air, from $141. Originair is priced at 60% 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 $51. Users have also found prices from $70 and $85 on Originair and West Coast Air, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $101. While the most popular route (Wellington - Nelson) can be booked for $205 on average, our data indicates $209 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $167). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in April is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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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