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$71 Find Cheap Flights to Nelson

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Nelson departing on 7/5. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson.
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Sounds Air Logo
13:35 - 14:25WLG-NSN
0h 50mdirect
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14:45 - 15:30NSN-WLG
0h 45mdirect
$135Sounds Air
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
Sounds Air Logo
13:35 - 14:25WLG-NSN
0h 50mdirect
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12:10 - 12:55NSN-WLG
0h 45mdirect
$139Sounds Air
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
Sounds Air Logo
10:25 - 11:15WLG-NSN
0h 50mdirect
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13:55 - 14:40NSN-WLG
0h 45mdirect
$140Sounds Air
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
Sounds Air Logo
06:00 - 06:50WLG-NSN
0h 50mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
15:20 - 15:50NSN-WLG
0h 30mdirect
$142Sounds Air
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Wed, 21 May - Sat, 24 May
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 20:20CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
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06:30 - 07:25NSN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$164Air New Zealand
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Mon, 23 Jun - Mon, 7 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
06:45 - 07:40CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
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15:35 - 16:30NSN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$176Air New Zealand
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Tue, 27 May - Thu, 29 May
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 20:20CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
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15:35 - 16:30NSN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$193Air New Zealand
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Tue, 20 May - Thu, 22 May
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 20:20CHC-NSN
0h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 16:30NSN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$206Air New Zealand
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Sat, 31 May - Sat, 7 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
17:00 - 18:30AKL-NSN
1h 30mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:45 - 08:15NSN-AKL
1h 30mdirect
$211Air New Zealand
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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
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13:35 - 14:25WLG-NSN
0h 50mdirect
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08:10 - 07:35NSN-WLG
23h 25m1 stop
$250
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Nelson

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 Wellington, at $228 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $211 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 $255 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $63 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 $298 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 Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $362. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $406 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 July, where tickets cost $264 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $427 and $427 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of $358.

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 $224 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Nelson is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $254.

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 $184 return, from Christchurch $272 return, from Auckland $288 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 23 weeks before departure.
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Good to know – Book Cheap Nelson Plane Tickets

Low season

July

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$71
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Wellington 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.
Estimated return price
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 Wellington, at $228 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to Nelson and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $211 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 $255. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $63 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 $130, from Auckland $243, from Palmerston North $538
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nelson flight deals.

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Direct returns

Nelson to New Zealand

Monday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 464 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
Airline reviews

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AKL - IAH
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Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

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