Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Brisbane to Nelson?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 47m. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Brisbane to Nelson?

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Wellington (WLG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Brisbane to Nelson on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Brisbane to Nelson?

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Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $917. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Brisbane to Nelson?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 25m. Find deals

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Brisbane to Nelson round-trip?

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Air New Zealand, at $661, was found to be the cheapest airline from Brisbane to Nelson. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

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

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The best time to book flights from Brisbane to Nelson is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Nelson?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Nelson flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Brisbane to Nelson?

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Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Nelson. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 11

How far in advance should I book a flight from Brisbane to Nelson?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 44% on flights from Brisbane to Nelson compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $896. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $896.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Brisbane to Nelson?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Nelson. Flights to Nelson from Brisbane in March are about $948 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $615.

Question 13

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Brisbane to Nelson at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Nelson?

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

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane 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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Brisbane to Nelson?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Nelson from Brisbane today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Brisbane to Nelson?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Nelson from Brisbane.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Brisbane to Nelson with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Nelson from Brisbane? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Brisbane to Nelson become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Brisbane to Nelson flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$644
One-way from	$405
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$956

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$661	Average$940	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$739	Average$1,340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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