Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Wellington to Nelson

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

Explore the cheapest flights from Wellington to Nelson in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 73, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 163.

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

Wellington to Nelson Flight Details

The distance between Wellington and Nelson is approximately 132.24km. It takes around 47 minutes on average to fly from Wellington to Nelson. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 73
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 163
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance132.24km
Average flight time47 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Wellington–Nelson route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 73 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to NSN on Fri, May 29), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 163 departing on Sun, May 10 and returning on Thu, May 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Wellington to Nelson 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 47 minutes to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Nelson 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 56 flight per week flying from Wellington to Nelson. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/-/-/W/T/F/- -- NZ5323 (11:59) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/- -- NZ5315 (08:27) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/-/- -- NZ5517 (11:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Wellington to Nelson, 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 Fri, May 29, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 73.
    · 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 Nelson travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Nelson is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Nelson on April 28, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 59.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nelson, with Wellington International Airport to Nelson Airport (WLG-NSN) is by far the most common option on this route: Nelson Airport (NSN).
  • The time difference between Nelson and Wellington 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 Wellington toNelson

Which airlines operate the most flights from Wellington to Nelson?

Data is based on the number of flights from Wellington to Nelson 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 Wellington to Nelson, with 60 flight per week.

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60
Air New Zealand
Sounds Air
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Sounds Air
Qantas Airways
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Qantas Airways

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

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

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

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70
52
35
Highest
59
Mon
55
Tue
52
Wed
58
Thu
87
Fri
55
Sat
64
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.