Air New ZealandDepart10:35
Mon, 9 NovZQN → NSN
3h 25m · 1 stop
$186one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $186
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 1h 55m
Air New Zealand · Mon, 9 Nov
from $186
Usually 1+ stop
560 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Nelson
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Cheapest dates in November 2026
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About flights from Queenstown to Nelson
Queenstown (ZQN) and Nelson (NSN) are about 560 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 1h 55m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $186, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Queenstown to Nelson?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $186 with Air New Zealand, departing Monday, 9 November 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Nelson?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $186 one way.
Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Nelson?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Nelson?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 1h 55m. Queenstown and Nelson are around 560 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Queenstown to Nelson?
Recent fares on this route were with Air New Zealand.
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