Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Auckland to Nelson flights typically cost between £115 and £231 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £117 on Air New Zealand (29 Jan–30 Jan).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Auckland to Nelson flights typically cost between £115 and £231 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £117 on Air New Zealand (29 Jan–30 Jan).

Question 2

How often are flights from Auckland to Nelson delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 12% of weekly flights between Auckland and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Nelson flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Nelson flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this Auckland to Nelson flight route?

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This flight path from Auckland Intl to Nelson was viewed by 13 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Auckland to Nelson?

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A quick flight from Auckland to Nelson can take about 1h 35m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £117. There are 308 mi between Auckland and Nelson. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Nelson round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air New Zealand (£107), offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Nelson. Air New Zealand is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Nelson is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Nelson (average of £130). Flying from Auckland to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of £200). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Nelson

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The most flights from AKL to NSN are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Nelson?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Nelson are Air New Zealand (85%), Singapore Airlines (84%) and Air China (82%).

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to NSN?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Nelson in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Nelson.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Nelson?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Nelson from Auckland today with Cheapflights!

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Nelson?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Nelson from Auckland by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Nelson with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Nelson from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Nelson become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Nelson from Auckland today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£117
One-way from	£53
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£197
Good round-trip deal	£212 or less

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Nelson is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to NSN?

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Nelson in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Nelson flights typically cost between £115 and £231 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £117 on Air New Zealand (29 Jan–30 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Nelson

The most flights from AKL to NSN are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Auckland to Nelson delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Auckland and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 86 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Nelson flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Nelson flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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Direct flights from Auckland to Nelson
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Auckland to Nelson flights typically cost between £115 and £231 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £117 on Air New Zealand (29 Jan–30 Jan).