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Cheap flights from Nelson to Queenstown from $177

NSN — ZQN
31 Oct — 7 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Queenstown

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Queenstown

Wed 28/1006:15 -
1 stop4h 35m
Wed 4/1111:35 -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 30/9$392
Sat 31/1015:20 -
1 stop5h 55m
Mon 2/1110:25 -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 29/9$418
Wed 11/1106:40 -
1 stop3h 00m
Wed 18/1112:40 -
2 stops8h 05m
Deal found 26/9$439
Fri 13/1119:20 -
1 stop13h 05m
Fri 20/1110:25 -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 29/9$509
Mon 12/1013:05 -
1 stop3h 00m
Fri 16/1009:00 -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 26/9$519
Sun 25/1008:40 -
1 stop6h 40m
Sun 1/1111:35 -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 27/9$576
Fri 13/1107:45 -
2 stops9h 50m
Fri 20/1111:15 -
1 stop8h 40m
Deal found 29/9$599

Find flight deals from Nelson to Queenstown

Round-trip from

$392

One-way from

$177

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$647
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 45m total
  • Nelson to Queenstown
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Nelson to Queenstown
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($396 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Sun 28/2

07:35-10:50

1 stop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$177
Fastest return journey

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Thu 26/11

06:40-09:40

1 stop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Fri 20/11

20:15-10:50

1 stop14h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$211

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Thu 14/1

06:30-15:20

2 stops8h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$223

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Fri 20/11

06:00-12:05

2 stops6h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$264

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Wed 28/10

06:15-10:50

1 stop4h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/11

11:35-20:45

1 stop9h 10m

$392

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Wed 11/11

06:15-15:55

2 stops9h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/11

12:40-20:45

2 stops8h 05m

$487

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Mon 12/10

13:05-16:05

1 stop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 16/10

09:00-20:25

2 stops11h 25m

$519

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Fri 13/11

07:45-17:35

2 stops9h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/11

11:15-19:55

1 stop8h 40m

$599

NelsonQueenstown

NSN Nelson - ZQN Queenstown Intl

NSNZQN

Nelson

Sun 25/10

08:40-15:20

1 stop6h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/11

12:40-20:45

2 stops8h 05m

$606

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelson to Queenstown

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Queenstown?

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of one-stop itineraries from Nelson to Queenstown on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Nelson to Queenstown?

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $505.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Nelson to Queenstown?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Nelson to Queenstown?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Queenstown by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
670 reviews
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Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
670 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
670 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to Queenstown?

    A quick flight from Nelson to Queenstown can take about 4h 35m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $392. The distance from Nelson to Queenstown is about 550 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nelson to Queenstown round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Queenstown, with prices starting at $285. You may be able to fly from Nelson to Queenstown for 60% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nelson to Queenstown.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nelson to Queenstown?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to Queenstown 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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Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Queenstown Intl

Top airline flying from Nelson to Queenstown

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$285Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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