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$58+ Cheap flights from Nelson

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 4/6. 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 — AKL
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Nelson

Discover essential information about flights departing from Nelson, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Nelson airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$87

Cheapest round-trip flight

$155

Cheapest airline

Originair

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Nelson is currently to Christchurch.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Nelson is currently to Christchurch.
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On average, Originair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nelson (avg. price of $271).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nelson (average return price of $381).
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Cheapest flights from Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Wed 4/617:35NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Fri 6/609:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Deal found 13/4$161
Thu 29/515:35NSN - CHC
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/606:45CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$170
Wed 28/520:10NSN - CHC
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/618:50CHC - NSN
Nonstop0h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$250
Wed 4/606:30NSN - WLG
1 stop8h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/618:35WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$278
Wed 28/508:00NSN - AKL
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/619:50AKL - NSN
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$312
Thu 29/517:35NSN - AKL
1 stop4h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/617:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$324
Tue 27/506:30NSN - ZQN
1 stop5h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/611:25ZQN - NSN
2 stops7h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/4$425
Sun 27/420:00NSN - WLG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/414:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$576
Mon 5/514:45NSN - ZQN
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/511:25ZQN - NSN
2 stops5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$586
Wed 28/508:00NSN - MEL
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/611:05MEL - NSN
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$708
Wed 28/507:10NSN - SYD
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/617:55SYD - NSN
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$799
Sat 6/912:00NSN - MEL
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 13/909:25MEL - NSN
1 stop7h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$885

Find flights from Nelson within your budget

Find flights departing from Nelson that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 14 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Wed 4/6

11:30-12:15

Nonstop0h 45m

Wellington

Fri 6/6

06:00-06:50

Nonstop0h 50m

$129

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Thu 29/5

15:35-16:30

Nonstop0h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 5/6

06:45-07:40

Nonstop0h 55m

$170

NelsonChristchurch

NSN - CHC

NSNCHC

Nelson

Wed 28/5

20:10-09:05

1 stop12h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

18:50-19:45

Nonstop0h 55m

$250

NelsonWellington

NSN - WLG

NSNWLG

Nelson

Wed 4/6

06:30-20:30

1 stop14h 00m

Wellington

Sat 7/6

10:40-11:25

Nonstop0h 45m

$276

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Tue 27/5

11:30-22:15

1 stop10h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$309

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Tue 27/5

08:45-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

17:00-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$336

NelsonQueenstown

NSN - ZQN

NSNZQN

Nelson

Tue 27/5

06:30-12:20

1 stop5h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/6

11:25-18:30

2 stops7h 05m

$425

NelsonQueenstown

NSN - ZQN

NSNZQN

Nelson

Mon 5/5

14:45-16:10

2 stops25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/5

11:25-16:50

2 stops5h 25m

$586

NelsonMelbourne

NSN - MEL

NSNMEL

Nelson

Wed 28/5

08:00-22:45

2 stops16h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

11:05-07:40

1 stop18h 35m

$708

NelsonSydney

NSN - SYD

NSNSYD

Nelson

Wed 28/5

07:10-22:15

2 stops17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

17:55-14:50

2 stops18h 55m

$799

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Best time to book a flight from Nelson

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Travel insights for flights from Nelson

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nelson to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nelson, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson (average of $57). Flying from Nelson in July will prove the most costly (average of $103). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Nelson?

For round-trip flights from Nelson you’ll fly on: Air New Zealand. This airline flies to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $81

Sounds Air

Sounds Air

From $74

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $898

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $521

What are popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Nelson everyday are: Auckland (114 flights per day), Wellington (91 flights per day), and Christchurch (76 flights per day).

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $103

Wellington

Wellington

From $57

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $51

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Nelson?

The cheapest city to fly to from Nelson is Christchurch, with prices starting at $87. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $51

Wellington

Wellington

From $57

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $103

Airline reviews for flights from Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Nelson. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Nelson. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Nelson?

    The most popular destinations from Nelson this month are Auckland, Wellington, Denpasar. The top year-round destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Nelson for as low as $87 to Christchurch (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $355 to fly from Nelson.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nelson to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Sounds Air, Originair, and Air New Zealand to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Nelson. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Sounds Air flights from Nelson to Wellington ($130). Originair flights from Nelson to Palmerston North ($135). Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Auckland Intl ($139).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Nelson?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Nelson are below:
    Fly from Nelson to Christchurch starting at $3,497
    Fly from Nelson to Wellington starting at $4,209
    Fly from Nelson to Auckland starting at $4,302

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nelson?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Nelson is currently March; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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