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£516+ 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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 4 juillet 2025.

Return from

£1,548

One-way from

£547

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£1,023
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/8-23/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 30m total
  • London to Nelson
17/9
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • London to Nelson
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£139 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 4 juillet 2025.

mar. 16/919:35LHR - NSN
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/506:30NSN - LHR
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£1,401
lun. 24/1110:55LHR - NSN
2 stops38h 00mSingapore Airlines
dim. 4/113:15NSN - LHR
2 stops42h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7£6,525
lun. 15/920:50LHR - NSN
3 stops33h 00mQantas Airways
lun. 11/517:30NSN - LHR
3 stops48h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/7£8,049

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

mar. 16/9

19:35-13:40

2 stops31h 05m

Nelson

mar. 12/5

06:30-06:30

2 stops35h 00m

£1,401

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

lun. 24/11

10:55-13:55

2 stops38h 00m

Nelson

dim. 4/1

13:15-19:10

2 stops42h 55m

£6,525

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

lun. 15/9

20:50-16:50

3 stops33h 00m

Nelson

lun. 11/5

17:30-06:35

3 stops48h 05m

£8,049

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

mer. 17/9

22:00-19:10

2 stops58h 10m

£516

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

mar. 16/9

11:25-09:50

3 stops35h 25m

£900

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

lun. 15/9

09:25-13:05

2 stops40h 40m

£961

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

dim. 14/9

20:50-17:05

3 stops57h 15m

£1,095

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Deals found on 1/7

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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 33 hours 55 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 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 4 juillet 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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, Manchester offers the quickest one-way flight (31 hours 10 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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