Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Wellington to Nelson?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Nelson takes around 0.73 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Wellington and Nelson?

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The flight distance between Wellington and Nelson is 132 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Wellington and Nelson?

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Several carriers operate flights between Wellington and Nelson. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Origin Air, Sounds Air, Air New Zealand.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Wellington?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Wellington and Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Rarotonga, Dunedin, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Tauranga, Cairns, Hanoi, Bangkok, Hamilton, Rotorua, Singapore.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nelson?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nelson and Auckland, Melbourne, Queenstown, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Christchurch, Napier, Kuala Lumpur, London, New Plymouth, Hobart, Hanoi, Seoul, Darwin, Mexico City, Denpasar, Singapore, Dunedin, Stockholm.

Question 6

What airports are near Wellington?

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The main airport in Wellington is Wellington International. It is also served by Wellington International, Kapiti Coast, Palmerston North, Whanganui Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Nelson?

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The main airport in Nelson is Nelson. It is also served by Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome, Westport.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Wellington and Nelson?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Wellington and Nelson thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Wellington and Nelson can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Wellington and Nelson?

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Currently, you can fly between Wellington and Nelson with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Sounds Air, Origin Air.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Wellington and Nelson?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Wellington and Nelson, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Wellington and Nelson?

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Traveling between Wellington and Nelson, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Wellington?

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There are a number of airports in and around Wellington. The main one is Wellington International and other nearby airports include Wellington International, Kapiti Coast, Palmerston North, Whanganui Airport

Question 14

How many airports are there near Nelson?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nelson. The main one is Nelson and other nearby airports include Nelson, Woodbourne, Picton Aerodrome, Westport.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Wellington and Nelson depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Wellington, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Wellington and Nelson arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nelson, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Wellington and Nelson depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Wellington, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Wellington and Nelson arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nelson, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£39
Cheapest round-trip	£103
Average round-trip	£157
Nonstop flights in April	£69 – £157
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
Air New Zealand	7	8	7	3	4	4	5
Origin Air	2	2	2	2	2	---	2
Sounds Air	---	1	1	---	1	---	---

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Air New Zealand	7	6	4	7	8	5	4
Origin Air	2	2	2	2	2	---	2
Sounds Air	---	---	---	---	4	1	---

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Air New Zealand	7	9	8	6	5	6	5
Origin Air	2	2	2	2	2	---	1
Sounds Air	1	2	2	2	4	2	3

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Air New Zealand	7	8	8	2	4	7	5
Origin Air	2	2	2	2	2	---	1
Sounds Air	2	2	2	1	3	1	3

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Sounds Air	SDA	S8	No	No
Origin Air	OGN	ORIGIN	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	21°C	12°C
February	21°C	12°C
March	19°C	10°C
April	17°C	9°C
May	14°C	7°C
June	12°C	5°C
July	11°C	4°C
August	12°C	4°C
September	13°C	5°C
October	15°C	6°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	19°C	11°C