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Cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson from $161

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WLG — NSN
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

The best prices from Wellington to Nelson are usually found in May or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 29 March 2024.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Round-trip from

$236

One-way from

$171
High demand for flights, 32% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 27% potential price drop
From Wellington to Nelson
One-way flight from Wellington to Nelson

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

Tuesday 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.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 112% by booking at least 51 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 $229.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Nelson from Wellington average $233. You can even find prices in May for less than $233, as users have found deals to Nelson from as low as $127. The month of February 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 47%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Nelson (WLG - NSN)?

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 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Nelson

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Wellington and Nelson. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Wed 18/913:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/906:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$249
Wed 18/919:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/906:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$251
Wed 18/909:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/914:20NSN - WLG
1 stop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$356
Wed 18/913:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/911:15NSN - WLG
2 stops7h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$373
Wed 18/908:15WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/914:25NSN - WLG
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$375

Cheap Wellington to Nelson flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Wellington to Nelson specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Thu 25/416:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Thu 2/508:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 28/3$269
Sat 30/318:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/507:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$314
Thu 25/420:45WLG - NSN
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/507:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$388
Sat 30/318:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/508:10NSN - WLG
1 stop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$442
Thu 25/421:10WLG - NSN
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/508:10NSN - WLG
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$617
Sat 30/315:05WLG - NSN
1 stop5h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/508:10NSN - WLG
1 stop5h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$754

Wellington to Nelson 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Wellington and Nelson in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Wed 18/913:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/906:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$249
Wed 18/919:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/906:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$251
Thu 25/416:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Thu 2/508:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 28/3$269
Sat 30/318:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/507:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$314
Wed 18/908:15WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/907:15NSN - WLG
1 stop2h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$356
Wed 18/913:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/911:15NSN - WLG
2 stops7h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$373
Wed 18/908:15WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/914:25NSN - WLG
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$375
Thu 25/420:45WLG - NSN
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/507:15NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$388
Sat 30/318:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/508:10NSN - WLG
1 stop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$442

Direct flights to Nelson from Wellington

Discover direct flight options from Wellington to Nelson. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Wed 18/913:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/906:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$249
Wed 18/919:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/906:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$251
Thu 25/416:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Thu 2/508:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 28/3$269

One-way flights to Nelson from Wellington

Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Nelson. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Thu 25/416:20WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 28/3$161
Fri 12/418:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 28/3$171
Thu 25/420:45WLG - NSN
1 stop10h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$279
Fri 12/408:15WLG - NSN
1 stop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$348
Thu 25/414:40WLG - NSN
2 stops6h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$562
Fri 12/409:10WLG - NSN
2 stops5h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$614

Find flights from Wellington to Nelson within your budget

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 122,226 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

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$249 - $617

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Return

Price

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Wed 18/9

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Sat 21/9

Nonstop0h 40m

$249

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Wed 18/9

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Sat 21/9

Nonstop0h 40m

$251

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Thu 25/4

Nonstop0h 40m

Nelson

Thu 2/5

Nonstop0h 40m

$269

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Wed 18/9

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Sat 21/9

1 stop3h 05m

$356

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Wed 18/9

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Sat 21/9

2 stops7h 50m

$373

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Wed 18/9

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Sat 21/9

2 stops21h 05m

$375

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Thu 25/4

1 stop10h 55m

Nelson

Thu 2/5

Nonstop0h 45m

$388

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Thu 25/4

1 stop12h 50m

Nelson

Thu 2/5

1 stop12h 15m

$617

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/3

When is the best time to 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 28 January 2024.
Booking 81 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 24 March 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Nelson flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Nelson by month

Plan your trip from Wellington to Nelson by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Wellington to Nelson is currently $356 while a return flight costs $360. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $141). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in April is currently the most expensive (average of $212). 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.

January

$278

February

$279

March

$329

April

$355

May

$253

June

$288

July

$281

August

$236

September

$266

October

$266

November

$304

December

$271

Temperature and rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NSN

Temperature

7 - 17 °C

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 29 March 2024.
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
683 reviews
8.3
Very Good
683 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 12 outbound flights from Wellington to Nelson offered by 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Wellington to Nelson for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Wellington to Nelson for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $249, but on average you can expect to pay $360.

  • Are there direct flights from Wellington to Nelson for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 3 direct flights from Wellington to Nelson under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Wellington to Nelson is less than $256.

  • What days are direct flights available from Wellington to Nelson?

    Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How popular is this Wellington to Nelson flight route?

  • How many flights depart from Wellington to Nelson on average per day?

    5 flight departures from Wellington to Nelson per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 20% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 60% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 20% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Nelson?

    A quick flight from Wellington to Nelson can take about 40m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. Airlines will cover a distance of 132 km. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Nelson round-trip from $249. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Originair.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $112. While the most popular route (Wellington - Nelson) can be booked for $251 on average our data indicates $220 when flying from Wellington to Nelson.

  • What does WLG to NSN mean?

    WLG stands for Wellington Airport, while NSN stands for Nelson Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Nelson that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Wellington to Nelson with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Nelson that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Wellington to Nelson flight deals updated?

    The Wellington to Nelson flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/3.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Nelson

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Air New ZealandCheapest$121Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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West Coast AirCheapest$132Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Sounds AirCheapest$144Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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OriginairCheapest$268Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson

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7%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
33%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
53%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
7%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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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 29 March 2024.
Monday12daily flights
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Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Nelson that offer flexible cancellation policies?

Cancellation policies vary by airline and fare type. After entering your flight details, you can view the cancellation policies for each deal in the search results. Some deals may offer flexibility in terms of cancellation and changes.

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