Question 1

How long does a flight from Auckland to Nelson take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 798 km separating Auckland to Nelson in about 1h 35m.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Auckland and Nelson per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 direct flights that take off from Auckland and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 58 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Auckland and Nelson per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 direct flights that take off from Auckland and land in Nelson, with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 58 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Nelson was $169 for a one-way ticket and $187 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Nelson, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nelson, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Nelson, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nelson, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

On your way to Nelson, you’ll fly out from Auckland Intl. You’ll be landing at Nelson.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 06:30 and will be landing in Nelson at 08:05.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Nelson?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Nelson jets off at 20:10 and lands at 21:45.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Nelson?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Auckland to Nelson direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $180.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Nelson?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Auckland to Nelson direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $180.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Nelson flight route.

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Auckland and Nelson.

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Auckland to Nelson on a daily basis.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Nelson is June, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $371 and $365 respectively.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Nelson is June, where tickets cost $249 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $371 and $365 respectively.

Question 17

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Nelson.

Question 18

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nelson from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 19

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nelson with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

Question 20

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nelson from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 21

How often are flights from Auckland to Nelson delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Auckland and Nelson historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 85 minutes.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Nelson?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Nelson?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Nelson, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Nelson, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 29

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Nelson from Auckland usually cost between $236 and $433 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $187 on Air New Zealand (2 Sept–15 Sept).

Question 30

What are the most popular airlines flying to Nelson?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Nelson is Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Nelson?

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

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Nelson?

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