Find Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Nelson (ZQN - NSN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Queenstown to Nelson and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$221	Air New Zealand 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Nelson is currently $221
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Air New Zealand 2 stops 11 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Queenstown to Nelson is currently $111
Last-minute weekend getaway	$288	Air New Zealand 1 stop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Queenstown to Nelson is currently $288
Cheapest business class flights	$2,165	Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas 2 stops 28 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Queenstown to Nelson is currently $2,165

Fastest flight	2 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Queenstown to Nelson takes 2 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Nelson is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–415
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–570

Popular airlines from Queenstown to Nelson

Air New Zealand

from $221

Typical price: $230–455

866 weekly connecting flights

ZQN - NSN Every day

Popular airports near Queenstown

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Queenstown New Zealand 12 min 4 mi
Invercargill Airport (IVC)

Invercargill New Zealand 2 hr 28 min 97 mi
Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Dunedin New Zealand 3 hr 25 min 96 mi

Popular airports near Nelson

Nelson Airport (NSN)

Nelson New Zealand 4 min 1 mi
Marlborough Airport Blenheim (BHE)

Blenheim New Zealand 1 hr 36 min 35 mi
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)

Picton New Zealand 1 hr 48 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Queenstown to Nelson

The cheapest flights from Queenstown to Nelson are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $190 to $415.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $221. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Nelson is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Nelson starts at $221 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

2 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Queenstown to Nelson.

Warm summer (Dec–Mar) is the busiest travel period. The Nelson Jazz & Blues Festival (Jan) is a long-standing event with performances in a diverse line-up of indoor and outdoor venues. The Nelson Arts Festival (Oct) features a broad programme of theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts and a themed masked parade. Weather May–Oct is cool.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Queenstown to Nelson.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Queenstown to Nelson really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Queenstown to Nelson.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 866 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Queenstown and Nelson.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Queenstown to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $221. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Nelson is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

No airline flies direct from Queenstown to Nelson.

There are 866 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Queenstown to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Nelson at price $288 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Queenstown to Nelson.

There are 866 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Queenstown to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Nelson.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Queenstown to Nelson, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Nelson start at $2,165 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 5 with Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Queenstown and Nelson start at $221 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Queenstown to Nelson, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Queenstown and Nelson starts at $288 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Queenstown and Nelson at price $288 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Queenstown to Nelson, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.