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Cheap flights from Nelson to Wellington from $178

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/6. 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.
NSN — WLG
7 May — 14 May1
1 adult
Tue 7/5
Tue 14/5

The best prices from Nelson to Wellington are usually found in September or June, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelson (NSN) to Wellington (WLG). 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 2 May 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$202

Round-trip from

$154
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Nelson to Wellington?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 14%.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 146% by booking at least 46 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 $215.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Wellington. Flights to Wellington from Nelson in September are about $242 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $114.

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

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 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Originair flights from Nelson to Wellington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Originair for the route between Nelson and Wellington. 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 115,798 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Originair flights we've found from Nelson to Wellington. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Mon 27/509:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$263
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Sun 26/514:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$349

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Wellington

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Nelson and Wellington. 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 115,798 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Air New Zealand flights departing from Nelson and landing in Wellington. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 7/619:55NSN - WLG
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/608:00WLG - NSN
1 stop11h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$385
Fri 24/506:30NSN - WLG
1 stop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/513:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$424
Fri 24/509:30NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/508:00WLG - NSN
1 stop4h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$444
Fri 24/506:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/513:45WLG - NSN
2 stops5h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$463
Fri 17/519:55NSN - WLG
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/512:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$522
Fri 17/506:30NSN - WLG
2 stops4h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/519:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$617
Fri 24/519:55NSN - WLG
1 stop24h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/508:00WLG - NSN
1 stop4h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$680

Cheap Nelson to Wellington flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Nelson to Wellington specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,798 searches. Prices were last updated on 2 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Nelson to Wellington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Mon 27/509:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$263
Fri 24/514:45NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/506:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$276
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/513:15WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$298
Fri 3/520:00NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/514:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$300
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$319
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Sun 26/514:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$349
Fri 24/506:30NSN - WLG
1 stop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/513:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$424
Fri 24/509:30NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/508:00WLG - NSN
1 stop4h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$444
Fri 24/519:55NSN - WLG
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/517:45WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$447

Nelson to Wellington 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Nelson and Wellington in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 115,798 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Nelson to Wellington in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 2/1117:00NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/1113:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$224
Sat 23/1117:00NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/1113:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$246
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Mon 27/509:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$263
Fri 24/514:45NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/506:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$276
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/513:15WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$298
Fri 3/520:00NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/514:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$300
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$319
Sat 2/1117:35NSN - WLG
1 stop3h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/1115:45WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$334
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Sun 26/514:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$349

Direct flights to Wellington from Nelson

Discover direct flight options from Nelson to Wellington. 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 115,798 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights travelling from Nelson to Wellington in the near future. Search for alternative flights from Nelson to Wellington by utilizing the search form above.
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Mon 27/509:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$263
Fri 24/514:45NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/506:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$276
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/513:15WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$298
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$319
Fri 24/512:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Sun 26/514:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 1/5$349

Find flights from Nelson to Wellington within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Nelson to Wellington 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 115,798 searches. Data last updated 2 May 2024.

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$178 - $424

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NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 7/6

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Sun 9/6

Nonstop0h 45m

$178

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 24/5

Nonstop0h 40m

Wellington

Mon 27/5

Nonstop0h 40m

$263

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 7/6

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Sun 9/6

1 stop11h 25m

$275

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 24/5

Nonstop0h 40m

Wellington

Tue 28/5

Nonstop0h 45m

$276

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 24/5

Nonstop0h 40m

Wellington

Sun 26/5

Nonstop0h 45m

$298

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 24/5

Nonstop0h 40m

Wellington

Sat 25/5

Nonstop0h 45m

$319

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 24/5

Nonstop0h 40m

Wellington

Sun 26/5

Nonstop0h 40m

$349

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 7/6

1 stop23h 40m

Wellington

Sun 9/6

1 stop11h 25m

$385

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Fri 24/5

1 stop4h 10m

Wellington

Mon 27/5

Nonstop0h 45m

$424

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When is the best time to book a flight from Nelson to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelson to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
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 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Nelson to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Nelson to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nelson to Wellington flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 Wellington by month

Plan your trip from Nelson to Wellington by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Nelson to Wellington is currently $0 while a return flight costs $307. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Wellington (average of $91). Flying from Nelson to Wellington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $118). 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

$176

February

$180

March

$188

April

$183

May

$200

June

$163

July

$190

August

$163

September

$185

October

$154

November

$197

December

$197

Temperature and rainfall in Wellington by month

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

WLG

Temperature

9 - 17 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 2 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Originair and Air New Zealand from Nelson to Wellington. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
644 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.7

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 Nelson to Wellington. 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 Nelson to Wellington?

    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 13 flights from Nelson to Wellington per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Nelson to Wellington for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Nelson to Wellington for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $178, but on average you can expect to pay $398.

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

    Cheapflights has 5 direct flights from Nelson to Wellington under $300. A good price for a direct flight from Nelson to Wellington is less than $300.

  • How popular is this Nelson to Wellington flight route?

    This flight path from Nelson to Wellington was viewed by 657 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at $263, Originair will fly you from Nelson to Wellington and back. In addition to Originair, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $385.

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

    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.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nelson to Wellington?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Nelson to Wellington consider choosing Sounds Air(95%), Air New Zealand(79%) or Qantas Airways(69%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nelson to Wellington?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $119. While the most popular route (Nelson - Wellington) can be booked for $205 on average our data indicates $293 when flying from Nelson to Wellington.

  • What does NSN to WLG mean?

    This is defined as Nelson Airport (NSN) and Wellington Airport (WLG). Codes like Wellington Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Nelson to Wellington flight 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 Nelson to Wellington with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Nelson to Wellington 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 Nelson to Wellington that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Many airlines flying from Nelson to Wellington 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.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Nelson to Wellington?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Nelson to Wellington flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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

    The Nelson to Wellington flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 1/5.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Nelson to Wellington

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Air New ZealandCheapest$119Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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OriginairCheapest$150Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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West Coast AirCheapest$176Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Nelson to Wellington

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Weekly flight availability from Nelson to Wellington

Explore weekly flight availability from Nelson to Wellington. 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 2 May 2024.
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