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How popular is this Nelson to Wellington flight route?

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This flight path from Nelson to Wellington was viewed by 851 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Currently priced at $128, Sounds Air will fly you from Nelson to Wellington and back. In addition to Sounds Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $138. Users have found that Sounds Air is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 3

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Nelson to Wellington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Wellington (average of $88). Flying from Nelson to Wellington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $126). 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 Nelson to Wellington?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nelson to Wellington flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Nelson to Wellington

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The most flights from NSN to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 9.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Nelson to Wellington?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $78. While the most popular route (Nelson - Wellington) can be booked for $128 on average our data indicates $219 when flying from Nelson to Wellington.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Nelson to Wellington?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Nelson to Wellington consider choosing Sounds Air(87%), Air New Zealand(80%) or Qantas Airways(77%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

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

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When booking a flight from Nelson to Wellington, 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 12

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

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Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 68%.

Question 13

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 203% by booking at least 40 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 Nelson to Wellington within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $229.

Question 14

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Wellington. Flights to Wellington from Nelson in January are about $238 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $125.

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

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When flying from Nelson to Wellington, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight at midday.

Question 16

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

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If you book a flight from Nelson to Wellington, you will be flying from Nelson to Wellington. Flights to Wellington (WLG) from Nelson (NSN) take 0h 40m for a nonstop flight. There are 11 flights from Nelson to Wellington per day from 4 airlines.

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Nelson to Wellington?

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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 Nelson to Wellington.

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to Wellington 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 Nelson to Wellington?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Nelson to Wellington flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Nelson to Wellington.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Nelson to Wellington with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Wellington from Nelson shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Round-trip from	$128
One-way from	$64
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$245
Good round-trip deal	$236 or less
Good one-way deal	$96 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sounds Air	Cheapest$124	Average$228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Sounds Air flights
Originair	Cheapest$130	Average$213	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Originair flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$138	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
West Coast Air	Cheapest$140	Average$292	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search West Coast Air flights

Cheap flights from Nelson to Wellington from $64

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 13/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nelson to Wellington are usually found in January or May, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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