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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Nelson Airport? If you want to travel to Nelson Airport next month, return fares start from $676. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Nelson.$603 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.

Nelson.$605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Nelson.$608 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $608, select.

Nelson.$612 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.

Nelson.$615 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.

Nelson.$622 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $622, select.

Nelson.$625 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $625, select.

Nelson.$627 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $627, select.

Nelson.$630 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Qantas and Sounds Air.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Gold Coast on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Sounds Air, departs from Nelson on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $630, select.

Nelson.$632 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $632, select.

Nelson.$653 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.

Nelson.$666 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $666, select.

Nelson.$670 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Fri, 17 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Sounds Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Sounds Air, departs from Nelson on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $670, select.

Nelson.$676 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $676, select.

Nelson.$696 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.

Nelson.$768 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Nelson?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Nelson. But we found flights with one or more stops from $603.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nelson?

The cheapest month to fly to Nelson is usually February.

How can I find the best flight deal to Nelson?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nelson but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Nelson Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Nelson Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Nelson?

The best price we found for a return flight to Nelson is $603. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Nelson Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Nelson Airport is Tuesday, 16 February 2027.

When is the best time to book flights to Nelson?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nelson is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Nelson with?

Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nelson.

Flying to Nelson

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$603
Cheapest month to fly	February

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How to find cheap flights to Nelson Airport (NSN)

$603 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Nelson Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to NSN, the lowest fare is $303.
Stay on top of the best deals by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to NSN. We'll stay on top of it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.
The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Nelson, where Nelson Airport is located.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to Nelson. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Nelson, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Nelson Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Nelson

The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Nelson is typically May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to NSN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Nelson at its busiest, lock in your flights to NSN for January. Taking a trip during peak periods usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times.
August is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Nelson then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Nelson is warmest in January, with averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Ranging from 3ºC (37ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF), July brings the lowest temperatures.
February comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Nelson.
Expect the heaviest showers in December, which gets around nine days of wet weather.

Flying to Nelson Airport (NSN): What you need to know

Travel to Nelson in one easy hop with Air New Zealand. Sounds Air also offers direct flights to Nelson Airport.
Air New Zealand is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 67% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a great choice when reserving your NSN plane ticket.
The timezone at NSN is UTC+13.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to NSN? These hotels close to Nelson Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Flights taking off from Nelson Airport reach their destination on schedule 77% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Nelson Airport is located in Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand.

Getting to central Nelson from Nelson Airport (NSN)

The distance from NSN to central Nelson is about 6 kilometres.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to NSN, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the centre.
The ride on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Nelson:

Nelson highlights

Step off your flight to Nelson and head directly for these well-known attractions:
- Centre of New Zealand: Around 5 kilometres northeast of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
- Queen's Gardens: Here's where you can press pause for a moment while exploring Nelson. This park is roughly 5 kilometres northeast of the centre.
- Tahunanui Beach: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north of the heart of Nelson.

How to get to Blenheim from Nelson Airport (NSN)

Going straight to Blenheim? From NSN, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to drive there. The city is about 121 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will take you to Blenheim in roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.

Travelling from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Motueka

Motueka is around 26 kilometres from Nelson Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 30 minutes or so to drive to Motueka.

Explore more of New Zealand

Up for more adventures? Wellington is an essential stop in New Zealand. It's around 129 kilometres east of Nelson and features Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop. The main airport for this city is Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Christchurch makes a great addition to your trip to New Zealand. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres south of Nelson. Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are major draws. You can arrive here through Christchurch Airport (CHC).
Roughly 145 kilometres east of Nelson, Lower Hutt is worth going out of your way for. A few great reasons to visit include Sugarloaf Rock Lookout, Matiu / Somes Island and Days Bay.