Cheap Flights from Queenstown to Nelson
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July 31 - August 5
ZQN - Nelson
$200
$246
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July 31 - August 1
ZQN - Nelson
$201
$246
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September 11 - September 16
ZQN - Nelson
$249
$247
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September 4 - September 16
ZQN - Nelson
$228
$247
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November 11 - November 27
ZQN - Nelson
$208
$247
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November 4 - November 27
ZQN - Nelson
$205
$247
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September 4 - September 11
ZQN - Nelson
$244
$247
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September 11 - September 23
ZQN - Nelson
$229
$247
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September 4 - September 9
ZQN - Nelson
$249
$247
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September 4 - September 23
ZQN - Nelson
$225
$247
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Insights for flights from Queenstown to Nelson
How much is a round trip from Queenstown to Nelson
Regular price: $155 - $369
Prices for flights from Queenstown to Nelson are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Queenstown to Nelson is between $155 and $369. The current lowest deal is $246 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 31-Aug 5.
now $246
Low $155
High $369
The cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Nelson
The cheapest month to fly from ZQN to NSN is September, with a median price of 134 USD. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of 341 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to November.
September
Flights from $134
March
Flights from $341
Direct flights from Queenstown to Nelson
Air New Zealand
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Queenstown to Nelson
Wed, Jun 24
ZQN - Nelson
Queenstown (ZQN) - Nelson (NSN)
Jetstar
$300
$348
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
ZQN - Nelson
Queenstown (ZQN) - Nelson (NSN)
Air New Zealand
$217
$508
One-way
Mon, Jul 13
ZQN - Nelson
Queenstown (ZQN) - Nelson (NSN)
Air New Zealand
$208
$319
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
ZQN - Nelson
Queenstown (ZQN) - Nelson (NSN)
Air New Zealand
$211
$387
One-way
Thu, Jul 23
ZQN - Nelson
Queenstown (ZQN) - Nelson (NSN)
Air New Zealand
$199
$280
One-way
Fri, Jul 31
ZQN - Nelson
Queenstown (ZQN) - Nelson (NSN)
Jetstar, Air New Zealand
$200
$246
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Queenstown to Nelson
Sep 11 - Sep 16
$249 → $247
1%
Sep 4 - Sep 9
$249 → $247
1%
Sep 4 - Sep 11
$244 → $247
1%
Sep 11 - Sep 14
$251 → $254
1%
Popular Airports to fly from Queenstown to Nelson
Queenstown - Nelson route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level.
Recent fares are below the typical level for Queenstown to Nelson, with 14% good prices.
📅 Best time to fly
September is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $134.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 4h 40m on average.
The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Queenstown to Nelson is 4 hours 40 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant for this route.
Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 1 stopover on deals for this route.
🏆 Airline highlight
Air New Zealand offers 47 connecting deals.
Air New Zealand offers 47 connecting flight deals from Queenstown to Nelson, followed by Jetstar.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently, nearly once per day.
Deals for flights from Queenstown to Nelson appear frequently, about 0.93 deals per day.
Queenstown main airports to depart from
Queenstown (ZQN)
Queenstown Airport is the cheapest option for flights to Nelson, offering good value.
📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$246
Nelson main airports to arrive at
Nelson (NSN)
Nelson Airport is your most convenient arrival choice when flying from Queenstown to Nelson.
📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$234
Airports nearby Nelson used as alternative
Woodbourne (BHE)
Woodbourne Airport can be a useful alternative for domestic travel within the South Island.
📍 ~110 km from Nelson (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$241
Christchurch International (CHC)
Christchurch International Airport offers a wider range of domestic and international destinations.
📍 ~290 km from Nelson (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$115
Wellington International (WLG)
Wellington International Airport is a major national hub with frequent connections.
📍 ~70 km from Nelson (reachable by ferry)
💸 Flights from ~$74
Hokitika (HKK)
Hokitika Airport provides an alternative for West Coast connections, avoiding a ferry.
📍 ~190 km from Nelson (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$256
Palmerston North (PMR)
Palmerston North Airport serves as a secondary hub for the lower North Island.
📍 ~170 km from Nelson (reachable by ferry and car)
💸 Flights from ~$257
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From ZQN
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Sep 06
Nelson, New Zealand
33% AI deal score
$2,532
From ZQN
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Oct 28
Nelson, New Zealand
32% AI deal score
$2,734
From ZQN
Elite
Oct 28
Nelson, New Zealand
31% AI deal score
$2,682
From ZQN
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Jul 08
Nelson, New Zealand
31% AI deal score
$3,564
From ZQN
Elite
Jul 20
Nelson, New Zealand
31% AI deal score
$3,687
From ZQN
Elite
Jul 15
Nelson, New Zealand
31% AI deal score
$3,723
From ZQN
Elite
Jul 15
Nelson, New Zealand
31% AI deal score
$4,055
From ZQN
Elite
Jul 15
Nelson, New Zealand
31% AI deal score
$4,124