How many flights from Wellington to Nelson are non-stop?

Historically, a significant majority of flights from Wellington to Nelson are non-stop. Approximately 94.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For the small percentage of flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that travelers can generally expect a direct journey when flying this route.

What's the flight time from Wellington to Nelson?

The median direct flight time from Wellington to Nelson is approximately 0 hours and 45 minutes. This route covers a distance of 132 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 4 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for the quickest journey between these two cities.

How often do cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deal availability based on data from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find good opportunities for lower fares on this route. The consistent availability suggests that flexibility with travel dates may not be as critical to finding a good price.

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Wellington to Nelson: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Nelson

A typical journey from Wellington to Nelson takes about 0h 45m, including connections. This short duration reflects the route's classification as short-haul, covering a distance of 132 kilometers. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson, the quick travel time makes it a convenient option.

Right now, fares from Wellington to Nelson typically range from $67–$129, with a median of $99. Current fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are presently higher than the historical median for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Nelson? The most affordable month to fly is September, with a median fare of $65. Other cost-effective months include August and July, both with median fares of $66. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

For flights from Wellington to Nelson, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 94.5% of recent fares being direct. This high percentage means you are very likely to find direct flights from Wellington to Nelson, ensuring a quick and efficient journey without the need for connections. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Nelson

Regular price: NZ$142 - NZ$408

Prices for flights from Wellington to Nelson are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Nelson is between NZD 142 and NZD 408. The current lowest deal is NZD 204 via skyscanner for travel from Nov 27-Nov 29.

now NZ$204

Low NZ$142

High NZ$408

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Nelson

The cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Nelson is September, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $131. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$66

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$131

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Nelson

Chari Aviation Services

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Nelson

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$240

NZ$274

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$256

NZ$315

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$283

NZ$379

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$239

NZ$381

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

NZ$285

NZ$369

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Air New Zealand

NZ$285

NZ$282

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Nelson

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

NZ$227 → NZ$204

10%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

NZ$228 → NZ$211

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

NZ$223 → NZ$213

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

NZ$220 → NZ$211

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Nelson

Wellington - Nelson route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Recent fares for Wellington to Nelson are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September, August, and July are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are September ($65), August ($66), and July ($66).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 45m

Direct flights from Wellington to Nelson typically take 0h 45m, connecting flights take 4h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

94.5% of recent flights for this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Chari Aviation Services offers direct flights

Chari Aviation Services has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

The current price of $204 is above the typical level, consider booking in advance.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Nelson.

📍 ~5 km from Wellington city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$141

Nelson main airports to arrive at

Nelson (NSN)

Cheapest

Nelson Airport is ideal for direct access to Nelson and the surrounding Tasman region.

📍 ~6 km from Nelson city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$208

Airports nearby Nelson used as alternative

Woodbourne (BHE)

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) is the closest alternative, offering reliable regional connections within New Zealand.

📍 ~100 km from Nelson (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$197

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nelson

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From WLG

Elite

Oct 26

Nelson, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$2,869

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From WLG

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Oct 26

Nelson, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,735

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From WLG

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Oct 12

Nelson, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,910

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From WLG

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Oct 13

Nelson, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$3,000

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 03

Nelson, New Zealand

29% AI deal score

$3,586

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 10

Nelson, New Zealand

29% AI deal score

$3,915

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 10

Nelson, New Zealand

29% AI deal score

$4,400

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nelson

Historically, booking flights 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices for flights from Wellington to Nelson. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was around $77. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to approximately $142. For those planning 28-59 days ahead, the average fare was about $86, indicating a significant saving compared to last-minute bookings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Nelson is considered to be $67 or less. The median price for this route was around $99. Fares typically range, with 75% of prices observed being $129 or less. Aiming for a fare at or below $67 would secure a deal better than the majority of observed prices.

Historically, September has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Nelson, with a median price of $65. August and July also offered competitive median prices at $66 each. The annual median price for this route is $99, indicating that these months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months.

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Wellington to Nelson: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Nelson

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Nelson

Regular price: NZ$142 - NZ$408

Prices for flights from Wellington to Nelson are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Nelson is between NZD 142 and NZD 408. The current lowest deal is NZD 204 via skyscanner for travel from Nov 27-Nov 29.

now NZ$204

Low NZ$142

High NZ$408

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Nelson

September

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$66

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$131

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Nelson

Chari Aviation Services

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Nelson

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$240

NZ$274

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$256

NZ$315

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$283

NZ$379

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Chari Aviation Services

NZ$239

NZ$381

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

NZ$285

NZ$369

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Nelson

Wellington (WLG) - Nelson (NSN)

Air New Zealand

NZ$285

NZ$282

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Nelson

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

NZ$227 → NZ$204

10%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

NZ$228 → NZ$211

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

NZ$223 → NZ$213

7 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 21

NZ$220 → NZ$211

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Nelson

Wellington - Nelson route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares above the typical level

Recent fares for Wellington to Nelson are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September, August, and July are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are September ($65), August ($66), and July ($66).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 45m

Direct flights from Wellington to Nelson typically take 0h 45m, connecting flights take 4h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

94.5% of recent flights for this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Chari Aviation Services offers direct flights

Chari Aviation Services has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance

The current price of $204 is above the typical level, consider booking in advance.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Nelson.

📍 ~5 km from Wellington city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$141

Nelson main airports to arrive at

Nelson (NSN)

Cheapest

Nelson Airport is ideal for direct access to Nelson and the surrounding Tasman region.

📍 ~6 km from Nelson city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$208

Airports nearby Nelson used as alternative

Woodbourne (BHE)

Woodbourne Airport (BHE) is the closest alternative, offering reliable regional connections within New Zealand.

📍 ~100 km from Nelson (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$197

Nelson, New Zealand

29% AI deal score

$4,400

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nelson

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Nelson

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Nelson

Wellington to Nelson: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Nelson

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Nelson

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Nelson

Direct flights from Wellington to Nelson

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Nelson

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Nelson

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Nelson

Wellington - Nelson route insights

Recent fares above the typical level

September, August, and July are cheapest

Direct flights take 0h 45m

Direct flights are dominant

Chari Aviation Services offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance

Wellington main airports to depart from

Nelson main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nelson used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nelson

Best Elite deals to Nelson

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 12

Oct 13

Oct 03

Oct 10

Oct 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nelson

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?

What's a cheap fare from Wellington to Nelson?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Nelson?

How many flights from Wellington to Nelson are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Wellington to Nelson?

How often do cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson come up?

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Nelson from other cities

Wellington to Nelson: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Nelson

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Nelson

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Nelson

Direct flights from Wellington to Nelson

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Nelson

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Wellington to Nelson

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Nelson

Wellington - Nelson route insights

Recent fares above the typical level

September, August, and July are cheapest

Direct flights take 0h 45m

Direct flights are dominant

Chari Aviation Services offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance

Wellington main airports to depart from

Nelson main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nelson used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nelson

Best Elite deals to Nelson

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 12

Oct 13

Oct 03

Oct 10

Oct 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nelson

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?

What's a cheap fare from Wellington to Nelson?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Nelson?

How many flights from Wellington to Nelson are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Wellington to Nelson?

How often do cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson come up?

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