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Cheap flights from Auckland to Nelson from $166

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NSN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$293

One-way from

$166

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$401
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/3-9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 15m total
  • Auckland to Nelson
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Auckland to Nelson
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High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 4/314:10AKL - NSN
1 stop3h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/307:20NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$293
Wed 12/206:45AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/220:00NSN - AKL
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$299

Find flights from Auckland to Nelson within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Nelson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

14:10-17:55

1 stop3h 45m

Nelson

Sun 9/3

07:20-08:50

Nonstop1h 30m

$293

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

06:45-08:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Nelson

Wed 19/2

20:00-09:35

1 stop13h 35m

$299

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/3

15:45-17:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$166

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Deals found on 15/1

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nelson from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Nelson

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Nelson including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Nelson. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Nelson, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to NSN?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Nelson is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Nelson

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Nelson. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from AKL to NSN are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

    Booking a flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Nelson (NSN) is your only option if you wish to fly from Auckland to Nelson. On a typical day, there are 26 flights from Auckland Intl to Nelson, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Auckland Intl to Nelson.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Nelson flight route?

    Within the past month, 31 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Nelson round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Nelson.. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Nelson?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Auckland to Nelson consider choosing Air China(69%), Air Canada(64%) or Qantas Airways(63%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Nelson?

    While on average a flight from Auckland to Nelson is generally $318, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Nelson), you can expect to pay $212 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Nelson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Auckland to Nelson

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Air New ZealandCheapest$174Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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