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$74 Find Cheap Flights to Nelson

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Cheap Flight Deals to Nelson

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Nelson that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Nelson

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson.
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06:00 - 06:50WLG-NSN
0h 50mdirect
17:30 - 18:15NSN-WLG
0h 45mdirect
$155Sounds Air
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Thu, 13 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
06:45 - 07:40CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
15:35 - 16:35NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
$156Air New Zealand
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar
06:00 - 06:50WLG-NSN
0h 50mdirect
07:10 - 07:55NSN-WLG
0h 45mdirect
$158Sounds Air
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Mon, 17 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb
06:45 - 07:40CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
08:55 - 09:55NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
$180Air New Zealand
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Thu, 6 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar
11:00 - 12:30AKL-NSN
1h 30mdirect
06:00 - 07:30NSN-AKL
1h 30mdirect
$192Air New Zealand
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Tue, 8 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
06:45 - 07:40CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
17:30 - 18:30NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
$200Air New Zealand
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Fri, 21 Feb - Mon, 24 Feb
19:15 - 20:10CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
17:30 - 18:30NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
$203Air New Zealand
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Sat, 15 Feb - Sat, 22 Feb
06:00 - 06:45WLG-NSN
0h 45mdirect
20:15 - 07:35NSN-WLG
11h 20m1 stop
$230
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Thu, 13 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
06:45 - 07:40CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
20:50 - 20:35NSN-CHC
23h 45m1 stop
$239
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Thu, 6 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar
06:25 - 09:50CHC-NSN
3h 25m1 stop
15:35 - 16:35NSN-CHC
1h 00mdirect
$245Air New Zealand
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 8 Mar

Flights to Nelson - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Nelson to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Christchurch, at $277 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $192 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Nelson?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Nelson from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Nelson costs $317 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $67 and departed from Wellington. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Wellington to Nelson which costs $276 on average, and Christchurch to Nelson, which costs $309 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Nelson?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Nelson clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Nelson is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $376. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $407 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nelson?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Nelson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Nelson is April, where tickets cost $329 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $448 and $440 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $365.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Nelson depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Nelson is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $388 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nelson is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $438.

What is a good deal for flights to Nelson?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Nelson, 25% of our users found tickets to Nelson for the following prices or less: From Wellington $176 return, from Christchurch $242 return, from Auckland $311 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Nelson, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$74
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Christchurch to Nelson

When to book flights to Nelson

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Nelson based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Nelson based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Nelson flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Nelson?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Nelson was found on the route from Christchurch, at $277 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $192 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Nelson Airport from central Nelson?

    Nelson Airport is 6 km from the centre of Nelson.

  • What is the name of Nelson’s airport?

    All flights to Nelson land at Nelson Airport. The airport code is NSN,and it can also be referred to as Nelson.

  • How much is a flight to Nelson?

    On average, a flight to Nelson costs $317. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $67 and departed from Wellington Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Nelson?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Nelson.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Nelson?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Nelson?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nelson with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Nelson?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nelson

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Nelson? 25% of our users found return tickets to Nelson for the following prices or less: From Wellington $150, from Auckland $273, from Palmerston North $567
  • Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is April.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nelson flight deals.
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Prefer to fly direct to Nelson?

Find which airlines fly direct to Nelson Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Nelson

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

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Direct returns

Nelson to New Zealand

Monday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Air Canada, Air China, +4 more

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Top airline flying to Nelson

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Nelson. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Nelson. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Nelson? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 480 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

8.0 Excellenteric, Jan 2025AKL - SFO
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Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Nelson found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/2Thu
directSounds Air
0h 50mWLG-NSN
17/2Mon
directSounds Air
0h 45mNSN-WLG
$155
7/3Fri
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mCHC-NSN
8/3Sat
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mNSN-CHC
$156
17/2Mon
directSounds Air
0h 50mWLG-NSN
19/2Wed
directSounds Air
0h 45mNSN-WLG
$158
6/3Thu
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mCHC-NSN
9/3Sun
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mNSN-CHC
$180
8/7Tue
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
18/7Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mNSN-AKL
$192
21/2Fri
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mCHC-NSN
24/2Mon
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mNSN-CHC
$200
15/2Sat
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mCHC-NSN
22/2Sat
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mNSN-CHC
$203
13/2Thu
direct
0h 45mWLG-NSN
17/2Mon
1 stop
11h 20mNSN-WLG
$230
6/3Thu
direct
0h 55mCHC-NSN
9/3Sun
1 stop
23h 45mNSN-CHC
$239
7/3Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
3h 25mCHC-NSN
8/3Sat
directAir New Zealand
1h 00mNSN-CHC
$245

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Nelson found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/4Tue
directAir New Zealand
0h 55mCHC-NSN
$74
1/4Tue
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
$113
31/3Mon
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
$115
3/4Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
$131
1/4Tue
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
$138
28/2Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
2h 35mAKL-NSN
$147
29/3Sat
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
$153
2/4Wed
1 stop
7h 55mAKL-NSN
$155
1/4Tue
1 stop
4h 10mAKL-NSN
$156
24/1Fri
directOriginair
0h 40mWLG-NSN
$191

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Last minute flights to Nelson

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Nelson that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/1Fri
directAir New Zealand
0h 45mWLG-NSN
26/1Sun
directAir New Zealand
0h 40mNSN-WLG
$415
17/1Fri
direct
0h 45mWLG-NSN
26/1Sun
multi-stop
12h 05mNSN-WLG
$552
17/1Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
19/1Sun
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mNSN-AKL
$642
17/1Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
19/1Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
2h 40mNSN-AKL
$654
14/1Tue
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
17/1Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mNSN-AKL
$692
17/1Fri
direct
0h 45mWLG-NSN
26/1Sun
multi-stop
22h 55mNSN-WLG
$705
14/1Tue
directAir New Zealand
1h 30mAKL-NSN
17/1Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
2h 40mNSN-AKL
$791
17/1Fri
multi-stop
11h 15mWLG-NSN
26/1Sun
multi-stop
13h 30mNSN-WLG
$1,034

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