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AKL — NSN
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Nelson are usually found in November or September, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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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 10 February 2026.
Sat 9/510:45
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/510:05
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$221
Wed 25/309:35
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/410:40
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$238
Wed 25/312:30
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/407:10
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$279
Sat 9/510:45
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/513:45
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$288
Mon 30/313:10
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/410:40
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$327
Mon 2/309:00
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 12/306:00
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$417
Sun 8/307:00
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop5h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/316:10
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$432
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 10 February 2026.
Sat 9/510:45
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/510:05
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$221
Wed 25/312:30
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/407:10
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$279
Wed 25/309:35
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/410:40
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$238
Sat 9/510:45
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/513:45
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$288
Mon 30/313:10
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/410:40
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$327
Mon 2/309:00
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 12/306:00
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$417
Sun 8/314:10
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/306:20
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/2$437
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 10 February 2026.
Sat 9/510:45
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/510:05
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$221
Wed 25/309:00
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/415:20
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$241
Mon 30/309:45
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/413:15
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$332
Mon 2/309:00
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 12/306:00
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$417
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Nelson
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Nelson. Data last updated 10 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 2/309:00
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 12/306:00
NSN
-
AKL
Nonstop1h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$417
Sun 8/307:00
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop5h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/316:10
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$432
Wed 25/309:35
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/410:40
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$238
Wed 25/312:30
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/407:10
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$279
Mon 30/313:10
AKL
-
NSN
Nonstop1h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 1/410:40
NSN
-
AKL
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$327
One-way flights from Auckland to Nelson
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Nelson. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 February 2026.
Wed 8/406:00
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$129
Sat 2/506:00
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop3h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$140
Fri 6/317:05
AKL
-
NSN
1 stop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2$230
Wed 8/408:45
AKL
-
NSN
2 stops5h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/2$251
Find 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 10 February 2026.
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 10 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Nelson that are best for you.
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Fly to
Nelson
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Sat 9/5
10:45-12:20
Nonstop1h 35m
Nelson
Sun 17/5
10:05-11:35
Nonstop1h 30m
$221
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Wed 25/3
09:35-11:10
Nonstop1h 35m
Nelson
Wed 1/4
10:40-14:00
1 stop3h 20m
$238
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Wed 25/3
12:30-17:05
1 stop4h 35m
Nelson
Wed 1/4
07:10-14:10
1 stop7h 00m
$279
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Sat 9/5
10:45-12:20
Nonstop1h 35m
Nelson
Sun 17/5
13:45-20:15
1 stop6h 30m
$288
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Mon 30/3
13:10-14:45
Nonstop1h 35m
Nelson
Wed 1/4
10:40-14:00
1 stop3h 20m
$327
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Mon 2/3
09:00-10:35
Nonstop1h 35m
Nelson
Thu 12/3
06:00-07:30
Nonstop1h 30m
$417
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Sun 8/3
14:10-15:45
Nonstop1h 35m
Nelson
Thu 19/3
06:20-10:00
1 stop3h 40m
$437
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Wed 8/4
06:00-13:55
1 stop7h 55m
$129
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Sat 2/5
06:00-09:00
1 stop3h 00m
$140
AucklandNelson
AKL - NSN
AKLNSN
Auckland Intl
Fri 6/3
17:05-20:45
1 stop3h 40m
$230
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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson
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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 6 February 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Nelson, you should look to book at least 84 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 $52). Flying from Auckland to Nelson in January is currently the most expensive (average of $86). 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 10 February 2026.
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.
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 10 February 2026.
The most flights from AKL to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
How often are flights from Auckland to Nelson delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Auckland and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 81 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?
Tuesday 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 New Zealand 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 10 February 2026.
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.
Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
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 17 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 1h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Auckland and Nelson are separated by a distance of 496 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Nelson round-trip?
Air New Zealand, at $151, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Nelson.. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 51% 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 Canada(91%), Air China(88%) or Qantas Airways(81%), 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 $186, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $103. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Nelson), you can expect to pay $187 for that flight.
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 $52). Flying from Auckland to Nelson in January is currently the most expensive (average of $86). 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 10 February 2026.
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 10 February 2026.
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Nelson?
Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Auckland to Nelson. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Nelson?
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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.
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