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Cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Nelson

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 35 mFlights between Auckland and Nelson take, on average, 1 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£72Cheapest price for a flight between Auckland and Nelson found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAuckland AirportWhen flying from Auckland to Nelson

Destination airportNelson AirportFor the route from Auckland to Nelson

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Auckland to Nelson

Airlines flying this routeAir New ZealandAirline(s) with flights between Auckland to Nelson

One-way average Price£118The average price for a flight Auckland - Nelson at Opodo is £118, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Nelson when departing from Auckland

Exchange rate

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1 NZD = 0.41 GBP

Last checked on Fri 06/11

Distance: 318 mi

Auckland airports

Auckland Airport (AKL)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Nelson airports

Nelson Airport (NSN)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Auckland to Nelson flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Auckland to Nelson (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £72, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Auckland to Nelson takes roughly 1 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Auckland–Nelson route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Auckland Airport (AKL)
Arrival airport: Nelson Airport (NSN)

The weather in Nelson

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Nelson, temperatures average around 22ºC in the warmest months and roughly 3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 23ºC
Lows: down to 2ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: February
Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Auckland to Nelson

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Auckland to Nelson:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Nelson. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Auckland to Nelson

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

When you fly from Auckland to Nelson the average price is £118. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Nelson at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Auckland to Nelson is 72 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

The most popular months to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson are January, May and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Auckland to Nelson?

The best time of the year to go to Nelson when flying from Auckland depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Nelson from Auckland in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Auckland - Nelson.

How long does the flight take to go from Auckland to Nelson?

The total flight time between Auckland and Nelson is of around 1 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 317.66 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Nelson compared to Auckland?

While in Auckland temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Nelson can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 8º ºC in Nelson, compared to the 11º ºC average in Auckland.

Which airports have flights between Auckland and Nelson?

The main airport route flying between Auckland and Nelson is: Auckland Airport (AKL) to Nelson Airport(NSN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Auckland to Nelson?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Auckland to Nelson are:

Air New Zealand.

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