How long is the flight from Queensland to Nelson?

For as low as $768, Air New Zealand can have you in Nelson from Queensland in 11h 40m. The distance from Queensland to Nelson is about 2395 km.

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.

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).

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

When flying from Queensland to Nelson, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson from Queensland?

Nelson (NSN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Queensland to Nelson. It is only a 5.9 km journey from Nelson (NSN) to Nelson’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Queensland to Nelson?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queensland 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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Sat 21/1118:20 -

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Deal found 7/10$756

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Deal found 7/10$768

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Deal found 6/10$772

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Deal found 6/10$775

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Deal found 7/10$815

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Deal found 8/10$820

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Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,189

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Mon 23/11

18:20-14:05

1 stop16h 45m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

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$416

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BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

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Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$427

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BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

BNENSN

Brisbane

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23:55-17:50

1 stop14h 55m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

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$428

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Nelson

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00:00-22:00

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$480

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BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

BNENSN

Brisbane

Tue 15/12

18:10-15:45

1 stop18h 35m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$493

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BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 31/3

22:55-12:35

2 stops10h 40m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$506

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BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

BNENSN

Brisbane

Fri 15/1

18:20-14:30

2 stops17h 10m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

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$516

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BNE Brisbane - NSN Nelson

BNENSN

Brisbane

Thu 31/12

18:10-11:15

2 stops14h 05m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$549

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OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast - NSN Nelson

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Thu 31/12

10:55-10:10

2 stops20h 15m

Nelson

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

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$563

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OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast - NSN Nelson

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18:20-10:35

3 stops13h 15m

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Nonstop0h 00m

$668

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Queensland to Nelson?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Nelson (average of $714). Flying from Queensland to Nelson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,232). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Queensland to Nelson?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Queensland to Nelson flights typically cost between $894 and $1,248 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $756 on Air New Zealand (21 Nov–28 Nov).

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson from Queensland?
Nelson (NSN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Queensland to Nelson. It is only a 5.9 km journey from Nelson (NSN) to Nelson’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Queensland to Nelson?
For as low as $768, Air New Zealand can have you in Nelson from Queensland in 11h 40m. The distance from Queensland to Nelson is about 2395 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Queensland to Nelson that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Queensland to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Queensland to Nelson?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queensland to Nelson.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Queensland to Nelson?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queensland 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 Queensland to Nelson?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queensland to Nelson (average of $714). Flying from Queensland to Nelson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,232). 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.

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Queensland to Nelson flights typically cost between $894 and $1,248 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $756 on Air New Zealand (21 Nov–28 Nov).

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Queensland to Nelson flights typically cost between $894 and $1,248 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $756 on Air New Zealand (21 Nov–28 Nov).