This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NSN
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Nelson are usually found in July or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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 5 November 2025.
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 5 November 2025.
Tue 2/1213:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1217:35NSN - AKL
1 stop4h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$312
Thu 18/1216:00AKL - NSN
1 stop4h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1206:00NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$326
Sat 22/1113:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/1116:10NSN - AKL
1 stop4h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$357
Sun 23/1109:35AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1117:35NSN - AKL
1 stop4h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$492
Best flights from Auckland to Nelson
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Nelson that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Sat 14/214:10AKL - NSN
1 stop2h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 28/211:45NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$269
Thu 18/1216:00AKL - NSN
1 stop4h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1206:00NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$326
Sat 22/1113:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/1116:10NSN - AKL
1 stop4h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$357
Direct flights from Auckland to Nelson
Explore direct flight options from Auckland to Nelson based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Thu 18/1214:10AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1206:30NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$350
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Nelson
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Nelson. Data last updated 5 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 22/1113:40AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/1116:10NSN - AKL
1 stop4h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$357
Tue 9/1207:55AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/106:40NSN - AKL
1 stop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$289
Thu 18/1216:00AKL - NSN
1 stop4h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/1206:00NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$326
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 5 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Nelson that are best for you.
Fly from
Auckland
Fly to
Nelson
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Sat 14/2
14:10-17:05
1 stop2h 55m
Nelson
Sat 28/2
11:45-13:15
Nonstop1h 30m
$269
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Thu 18/12
16:00-20:45
1 stop4h 45m
Nelson
Thu 25/12
06:00-07:30
Nonstop1h 30m
$326
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Sat 22/11
13:40-15:15
Nonstop1h 35m
Nelson
Mon 24/11
16:10-21:05
1 stop4h 55m
$357
Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.
Deals found on 3/11
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.
Estimated return price
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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 31 October 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Nelson, you should look to book at least 68 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 month to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Nelson (average of $57). Flying from Auckland to Nelson in May is currently the most expensive (average of $80). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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 5 November 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to Nelson is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Nelson?
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 5 November 2025.
The most flights from AKL to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Auckland to Nelson delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 79 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Nelson flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Nelson flights?
Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
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 5 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand
from Auckland to Nelson. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Related info for your journey
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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 16 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, 33 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Nelson.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Nelson?
Air New Zealand can get you from Auckland to Nelson in just under 2h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Auckland and Nelson are separated by a distance of 496 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Nelson round-trip?
Air New Zealand, at $158, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Nelson.. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 53% 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(83%), Singapore Airlines(76%) or Qantas Airways(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Nelson (average of $57). Flying from Auckland to Nelson in May is currently the most expensive (average of $80). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Browse through other flights departing from Auckland. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 November 2025.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Auckland to Nelson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Nelson?
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Nelson?
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Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Nelson with no change fees?
Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Auckland to Nelson, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Nelson become cheaper?
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