Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Nelson to Wellington

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Nelson to Wellington, 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 Wellington according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Nelson to Wellington in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 55, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 133.

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

Nelson to Wellington Flight Details

The distance between Nelson and Wellington is approximately 132.24km. It takes around 42 minutes on average to fly from Nelson to Wellington. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 55
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 133
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance132.24km
Average flight time42 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Nelson–Wellington route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nelson (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 55 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NSN to WLG on Tue, Mar 17), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 133 departing on Tue, Mar 24 and returning on Wed, Mar 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nelson to Wellington 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 42 minutes to fly from Nelson (NSN) to Wellington (WLG).
  • 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 Wellington 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 94 flight per week flying from Nelson to Wellington. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5312 (14:40) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5318 (09:47) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ5302 (07:51)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nelson to Wellington, 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 Tue, Mar 17, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 55.
    · 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 Wellington travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nelson to Wellington 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 Wellington on March 17, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 55.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Wellington, with Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport (NSN-WLG) is by far the most common option on this route: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
  • The time difference between Wellington 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 toWellington

Which airlines operate the most flights from Nelson to Wellington?

Data is based on the number of flights from Nelson to Wellington 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 Wellington, with 64 flight per week.

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64
Air New Zealand
64
Air New Zealand
Sounds Air
39
Sounds Air
Qantas Airways
13
Qantas Airways

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

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

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

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69
58
47
Highest
62
Mon
63
Tue
61
Wed
64
Thu
80
Fri
58
Sat
76
Sun