Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Nelson to Auckland

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Nelson to Auckland, including Air New Zealand, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air New Zealand.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nelson to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Nelson to Auckland in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 87, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 390.

Displayed flight fares from Nelson to Auckland are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Nelson to Auckland Flight Details

The distance between Nelson and Auckland is approximately 510.24km. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes on average to fly from Nelson to Auckland. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 87
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 254
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance510.24km
Average flight time1 hour 30 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Nelson–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Nelson to Auckland

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Nelson to Auckland?

Average price of one-way flights from Nelson to Auckland purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Nelson to Auckland is September, with an average price of AU$ 178. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically February, with an average price of up to AU$ 261.

AU$ 261
AU$ 220
AU$ 178
AU$ 137
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 257
    Mar
  • AU$ 245
    Apr
  • AU$ 222
    May
  • AU$ 218
    Jun
  • AU$ 245
    Jul
  • AU$ 207
    Aug
  • AU$ 178
    Sep
  • AU$ 221
    Oct
  • AU$ 254
    Nov
  • AU$ 206
    Dec
  • AU$ 260
    Jan
  • AU$ 261
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Auckland?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Nelson to Auckland on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Auckland is Sunday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 251
AU$ 231
AU$ 210
AU$ 190
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 251
    Mon
  • AU$ 248
    Tue
  • AU$ 212
    Wed
  • AU$ 251
    Thu
  • AU$ 246
    Fri
  • AU$ 243
    Sat
  • AU$ 210
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Nelson to Auckland during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Nelson to Auckland during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Nelson to Auckland are on Apr 4, with the lowest fare of AU$ 159.

AU$ 245
AU$ 202
AU$ 159
AU$ 116
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 178
    Mar 30
  • AU$ 203
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 217
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 216
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 199
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 159
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 245
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 87 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NSN to AKL on Mon, May 4), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 254 departing on Sat, Apr 4 and returning on Mon, Apr 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nelson to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fly from Nelson (NSN) to Auckland (AKL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nelson to Auckland is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 72 flight per week flying from Nelson to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5074 (11:48) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5088 (10:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nelson to Auckland, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 4, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 87.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Auckland travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Nelson to Auckland is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nelson to Auckland on March 29, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 112.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Nelson Airport to Auckland Airport (NSN-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Nelson is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Nelson toAuckland

Which airlines operate the most flights from Nelson to Auckland?

Data is based on the number of flights from Nelson to Auckland operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Nelson to Auckland, with 80 flight per week.

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5
43
80
Air New Zealand
80
Air New Zealand
Air China
39
Air China
Qantas Airways
28
Qantas Airways
Singapore Airlines
23
Singapore Airlines
Air Canada
5
Air Canada

How many flights are there each day from Nelson to Auckland?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Nelson to Auckland within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Nelson to Auckland depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

123
102
81
60
Highest
81
Mon
98
Tue
87
Wed
89
Thu
123
Fri
102
Sat
116
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.