Flights from Newcastle to Nelson

Cheapest time to fly from Newcastle 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 November. 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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Last checked on Fri 06/11
Distance: 11,463 mi
Newcastle airports
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Nelson airports
Nelson Airport (NSN)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Newcastle to Nelson flight

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

Flying non-stop from Newcastle to Nelson takes roughly 24 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Newcastle–Nelson route

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

  • Departure airport: Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
  • 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 Newcastle to Nelson

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Newcastle to Nelson?
When you fly from Newcastle to Nelson the average price is £2021. 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 Newcastle to Nelson at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Newcastle to Nelson. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Newcastle to Nelson?
The most popular months to book a flight from Newcastle to Nelson are January, July and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Newcastle to Nelson?
The best time of the year to go to Nelson when flying from Newcastle 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 Newcastle in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, August and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Newcastle - Nelson.
How long does the flight take to go from Newcastle to Nelson?
The total flight time between Newcastle and Nelson is of around 38 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 11,462.71 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 Newcastle?
While in Newcastle temperatures can reach an average of 14º 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 5º ºC average in Newcastle.

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