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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between £85 and £112 in December. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on Sounds Air (5 Dec–7 Dec).

Question 1

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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 9% of weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 70 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Sounds Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between £85 and £112 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on Sounds Air (5 Dec–7 Dec).

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

How popular is this Wellington to Nelson flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Nelson.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Sounds Air can get you from Wellington to Nelson in just under 50m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Wellington and Nelson are separated by a distance of 82 mi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Nelson may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of £92). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of £183). 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 10

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson

Accepted Answer

The most flights from WLG to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Question 11

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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 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Nelson from Wellington, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (84%), Qantas Airways (75%), Sounds Air( 0%).

Question 14

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

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When flying from Wellington to Nelson, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Nelson.

Question 17

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 18

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Wellington to Nelson. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 19

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Wellington to Nelson by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 20

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Nelson from Wellington? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 21

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

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Wellington to Nelson flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£81
One-way from	£43
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	£121

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

The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Nelson may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

When flying from Wellington to Nelson, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between £85 and £112 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on Sounds Air (5 Dec–7 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Nelson

The most flights from WLG to NSN are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 70 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Sounds Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 2% of flights being delayed.

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Wellington to Nelson flights typically cost between £85 and £112 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £81 on Sounds Air (5 Dec–7 Dec).