What to know about flights from Auckland to Nelson?

The distance between Auckland and Nelson is approximately 510.24km. The average flight time between Auckland and Nelson is 1 hour 35 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. December is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£54
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand AKL-NSN 1h 35m · Direct Wed, Sep 23
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Cheapest return
£90
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand AKL-NSN 1h 35m · Direct Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
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Best time to book
June
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
510.24km
Flight distance
1h 35m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Auckland to Nelson over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £54 and round-trip from £90. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Auckland to Nelson operate an average of 20 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 67.4% on-time departure rate and a 88.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Auckland to Nelson flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines flying from Auckland to Nelson, including Air New Zealand, and . Air New Zealand currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Nelson according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Auckland to Nelson Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Average price of one-way tickets from Auckland to Nelson booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Auckland to Nelson, fares are lowest in June (£90) and highest in December (£184).

£184
£137
£90
£43
    Cheapest
  • £121
    Aug
  • £166
    Sep
  • £142
    Oct
  • £138
    Nov
  • £184
    Dec
  • £115
    Jan
  • £168
    Feb
  • £128
    Mar
  • £119
    Apr
  • £114
    May
  • £90
    Jun
  • £130
    Jul

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Auckland to Nelson?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £54 (for example, AKL–NSN on Wed, Sep 23). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air New Zealand offers fares from £90, departing on Thu, Sep 10 and returning on Tue, Sep 15.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Nelson with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN) takes an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 61 direct flights operate each week between Auckland and Nelson. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/- – NZ5061 (departure at 08:05) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – NZ5089 (departure at 13:05)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Auckland to Nelson on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Sep 23, with one-way fares from just £54.
    · Compare airlines. Air New Zealand currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Nelson.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson is usually December, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Nelson on September 10, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at £43.
  • Flights to Nelson can arrive at: Nelson Airport (NSN). The most common route connects Auckland Airport and Nelson Airport (AKL–NSN).
  • The time difference between Nelson and Auckland is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Auckland to Nelson is £100. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Auckland to Nelson is £174. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Auckland and Nelson, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.