Cheap flights from Nelson to Wellington

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Nelson to Wellington and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $123
Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Sun, Jul 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nelson to Wellington is currently $123
Cheapest one-way flight $62
Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Nelson to Wellington is currently $62
Last-minute weekend getaway $147
Sounds Air Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nelson to Wellington is currently $147
Fastest flight 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Nelson to Wellington takes 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Nelson to Wellington is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $90–185
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $140–270

Popular airlines from Nelson to Wellington

  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $123
    Typical price: $125–220
    46 weekly nonstop flights
    NSN - WLG Every day
    877 weekly connecting flights
    NSN - WLG Every day
  • Sounds Air
    Nonstop
    from $126
    Typical price: $95–210
    36 weekly nonstop flights
    NSN - WLG Every day

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

Popular airports near Wellington

  • Wellington International Airport (WLG)
    Wellington New Zealand 16 min 2 mi
  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 1 hr 50 min 80 mi
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    Paraparaumu New Zealand 43 min 29 mi
  • Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    Whanganui New Zealand 2 hr 23 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nelson to Wellington

The cheapest flights from Nelson to Wellington are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $90 to $185.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nelson to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $123. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $62.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Nelson to Wellington is $123, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Sounds Air flight from Nelson to Wellington is $126, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nelson to Wellington starts at $123 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $62 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
40 min is the shortest flight time from Nelson to Wellington.
Famed for its strong winds, the city is breezy year-round with particularly strong gusts in the winter. Otherwise, the climate is moderate. Peak travel coincides with the warmer months of Dec–Apr. The Wellington Sevens (Jan/Feb) is a popular rugby gathering. The month-long biennial New Zealand Festival (Feb–Mar, even-numbered years) features diverse cultural events around town. Wellington on a Plate (Aug) features pop-up bars, night markets and more.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nelson to Wellington.
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 Nelson to Wellington 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 Nelson to Wellington.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 46 nonstop flights and 877 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

Another popular airline flying from Nelson to Wellington is:
  • Sounds Air offers 36 nonstop flights per week. Sounds Air flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nelson and Wellington.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nelson to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $123. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $62.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Nelson to Wellington is $123, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
  • The cheapest Sounds Air flight from Nelson to Wellington is $126, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
Air New Zealand and Sounds Air fly direct from Nelson to Wellington.
  • There are 46 Air New Zealand direct flights from Nelson to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 Sounds Air direct flights from Nelson to Wellington 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 Nelson and Wellington at price $147 is offered by Sounds Air from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
Air New Zealand and Sounds Air fly direct from Nelson to Wellington.
  • There are 46 Air New Zealand direct flights from Nelson to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 36 Sounds Air direct flights from Nelson to Wellington 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 direct flights from Nelson to Wellington on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nelson and Wellington start at $123 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nelson to Wellington, 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 economy class round-trip flights between Nelson and Wellington start at $123 from Thu, Jul 16 to Sun, Jul 19.
To book business class trips from Nelson to Wellington, 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 Nelson and Wellington starts at $147 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Sounds Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nelson and Wellington at price $147 is offered by Sounds Air from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Nelson to Wellington, 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.

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