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£814+ Cheap flights to Nelson

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NSN
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Nelson in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nelson in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

Return from

£1,234

One-way from

£814

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£1,041
31/8-7/9
  • 31/8-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 45m total
  • London to Nelson
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • London to Nelson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£152 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 July 2025.

Sun 31/822:10LHR - NSN
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/911:50NSN - LHR
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£1,234
Sat 16/811:25LHR - NSN
3 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 23/814:40NSN - LHR
3 stops31h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7£1,838
Sun 31/820:50LHR - NSN
3 stops34h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 7/912:00NSN - LHR
3 stops53h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7£1,927

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

22:10-21:45

2 stops36h 35m

Nelson

Sun 7/9

11:50-19:00

2 stops42h 10m

£1,234

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Sat 16/8

11:25-08:50

3 stops34h 25m

Nelson

Sat 23/8

14:40-11:10

3 stops31h 30m

£1,838

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

20:50-18:30

3 stops34h 40m

Nelson

Sun 7/9

12:00-06:35

3 stops53h 35m

£1,927

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

22:40-21:00

2 stops35h 20m

£814

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

11:25-09:50

3 stops35h 25m

£898

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Deals found on 17/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nelson

How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from London to Nelson takes 31 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Nelson from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nelson?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Nelson are Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From £1,332
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From £1,495

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nelson?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Nelson are Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 70.0 - 80.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 7.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
879 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Nelson

Getting around Nelson

The city itself is easy to get around on foot or on a bicycle, and these modes of transport are ideal for checking out some of the local scenery. Whilst there is also a city bus service, if you really want to enjoy the sites and attractions further afield, a car rental from the nearby airport would be the best option, providing both comfort and convenience.

  • When is the best time to fly to Nelson?

    Nelson has more yearly sunshine than any other destination in New Zealand, so you’ll no doubt experience plenty of great weather no matter when you travel. Summertime is from December to February, and is usually the best, if not the cheapest, time to visit the region. Not only is this climate perfect for exploring the various national parks, beaches and numerous outdoor activities, but school terms fall within these months, meaning much cheaper accommodation and flight prices.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

    For a flight to Nelson, you will be flying into Nelson. Nelson (NSN) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nelson if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nelson on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nelson.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, London offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Nelson have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nelson can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nelson?

    Yes. Nelson has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cosy caravan fun in sunny Nelson with wifi! is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 mi away from Nelson).

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