Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to Nelson (WLG - NSN)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$121	Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Nelson is currently $121
Cheapest one-way flight	$61	Air New Zealand Nonstop 1 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Wellington to Nelson is currently $61
Last-minute weekend getaway	$193	Sounds Air Nonstop 1 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Wellington to Nelson is currently $193
Cheapest business class flights	$1,931	Air New Zealand, Qantas 2 stops 27 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Wellington to Nelson is currently $1,931

Fastest flight	45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Wellington to Nelson takes 45 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 Wellington to Nelson is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–160
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–260

Popular airlines from Wellington to Nelson

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $121

Typical price: $125–220

55 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - NSN Every day

859 weekly connecting flights

WLG - NSN Every day
Sounds Air

Nonstop

from $123

Typical price: $90–205

36 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - NSN Every day

5 weekly connecting flights

WLG - NSN Every Fri, Sun

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

Popular airports near Nelson

Nelson Airport (NSN)

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

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

Picton New Zealand 1 hr 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to Nelson

The cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $80 to $160.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $121. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $61.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Nelson is $121, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Sounds Air flight from Wellington to Nelson is $123, flying from May 21 to May 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Nelson starts at $121 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $61 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

45 min is the shortest flight time from Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington to Nelson.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 55 nonstop flights and 859 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) .

Another popular airline flying from Wellington to Nelson is:

Sounds Air offers 36 nonstop flights and 5 connecting flights per week. Sounds Air flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Nelson recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $121. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $61.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Nelson is $121, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Sounds Air flight from Wellington to Nelson is $123, flying from May 21 to May 24.

Air New Zealand and Sounds Air fly direct from Wellington to Nelson.

There are 55 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 Sounds Air direct flights from Wellington 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 Wellington and Nelson at price $193 is offered by Sounds Air from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

Air New Zealand and Sounds Air fly direct from Wellington to Nelson.

There are 55 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Nelson per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 36 Sounds Air direct flights from Wellington 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 direct flights from Wellington to Nelson on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Wellington and Nelson start at $121 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Wellington 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 Wellington and Nelson start at $1,931 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Wellington and Nelson start at $121 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7.

To book business class trips from Wellington 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 Wellington and Nelson starts at $193 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Sounds Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Nelson at price $193 is offered by Sounds Air from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Wellington 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.