Cheap flights from Auckland to Nelson

One-way fares from $266 · AKL → NSN · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Nelson → Auckland
Cheapest fare
$266

Air New Zealand · Mon, 4 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $266

Direct flights
Yes

Air New Zealand

Flight time
1h 35m

510 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Nelson

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  1. January 2027 Cheapest $266

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Air New Zealand
Depart15:20 Mon, 4 JanAKL → NSN 1h 35m · Direct
$266one way, per person
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About flights from Auckland to Nelson

Auckland (AKL) and Nelson (NSN) are about 510 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 35m, and recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $266, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $266 with Air New Zealand, departing Monday, 4 January 2027.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $266 one way.

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Nelson?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Air New Zealand.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Nelson?

A direct flight takes about 1h 35m. Auckland and Nelson are around 510 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Nelson?

Recent fares on this route were with Air New Zealand.

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